Tokai Carbon CoTKCBF 63 Buyback Yield % is 1.40 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates TKCBF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, Tokai Carbon Co ranks better than 76.15% 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.
The historical data trend for Tokai Carbon Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* 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.
TKCBF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tokai Carbon Co'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.
Tokai Carbon Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tokai Carbon Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tokai Carbon Co'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.
Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.40 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Tokai Carbon Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.40 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #83 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Tokai Carbon Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Tokai Carbon Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.40 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 2.55. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 1.40 is 9233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #83 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tokai Carbon Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokai Carbon Co's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #83 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Tokai Carbon Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 1.40 is 9233.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Tokai Carbon Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.40 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Tokai Carbon Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tokai Carbon Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.40 is 9233.3% above the industry median. 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 Tokai Carbon Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tokai Carbon Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.40, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokai Carbon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.29, compared to a current price of $11.08 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.40, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 9233.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Tokai Carbon Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.40 as of Jul. 05, 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.08 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.29.
GuruFocus considers Tokai Carbon Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TKCBF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.40 (45% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: $6.29 vs. price of $11.08 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9233.3% above the Chemicals median (#83 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TKCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tokai Carbon Co Ltd is a Japan-based manufacturer of carbon products which include, Carbon black, graphite electrodes, fine carbon friction material and manufactures industrial furnaces, and related products. It operates through three reportable segments, Carbon Black business, Carbon and Ceramics business, and Industrial Furnaces and Related Products business. Carbon black is mainly used as a reinforcing agent of industrial rubber products, typically auto tires. Carbon and Ceramics business segment produces artificial graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces, fine carbon, carbon brush, impervious graphite, pencil lead-cores. Industrial Furnaces and Related Products segment include Industrial electric furnaces, gas furnaces, silicon carbide heating elements refractory, amongst others.
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