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Sumitomo Heavy IndustriesSTU:SSM1 +0.77%78 Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates STU:SSM1 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 778 Industrial Products companies, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks better than 69.28% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:SSM1 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries (STU:SSM1) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sumitomo Heavy Industries and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Heavy Industries' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks #239 out of 778 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Sumitomo Heavy Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Heavy Industries' current Buyback Yield % of 0.55 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks #239 out of 778 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Heavy Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Heavy Industries ranks #239 out of 778 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Sumitomo Heavy Industries in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Sumitomo Heavy Industries' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.57 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sumitomo Heavy Industries and its competitors. Sumitomo Heavy Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 0.55, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Heavy Industries (STU:SSM1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.77, compared to a current price of €27.47 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.55, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Sumitomo Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sumitomo Heavy Industries (STU:SSM1), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sumitomo Heavy Industries (STU:SSM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.47 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.77.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SSM1:
Buyback Yield %: 0.55 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €19.77 vs. price of €27.47 (38.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SSM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd manufactures and sells mechanical components. The company operates through four segments. The Energy & Lifelines segment covers power generation equipment, boilers, turbines, pumps, water treatment systems, ships, and food machinery. Industrial Machinery includes plastic and film processing machinery, cryogenic refrigerators, semiconductor equipment, accelerators, medical devices, forging presses, machine tools, and defense equipment. Logistics & Construction handles excavators, cranes, road machinery, logistics systems, and parking systems. Mechatronics provides gear reducers, motors, inverters, laser processing systems, and control devices, while Others include real estate and software.
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