Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) Buyback Yield %: 2.66 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 316% Above Median

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TPE:1517 Lee Chi Enterprises Co Ltd TPE:1517
65 GF Score
Price NT$11.50
GF Value NT$10.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Chi Enterprises Co Buyback Yield %?

Lee Chi Enterprises Co TPE:1517 -0.86% 65 Buyback Yield % is 2.66 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 316% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates TPE:1517 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Industrial Products companies, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks better than 88.29% 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.

Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current buyback yield was 2.66%.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Chi Enterprises 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.

Lee Chi Enterprises Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Lee Chi Enterprises Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Lee Chi Enterprises Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:1517 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Lee Chi Enterprises 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.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


TPE:1517
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Lee Chi Enterprises Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-71.108 + 0) / 2431
=2.93%

Lee Chi Enterprises Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-71.108 + 0) / 2431
=2.93%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 2.66 mean?
Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.66 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lee Chi Enterprises Co and its competitors. This is 316% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #91 out of 777 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.66 is 316% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 2.93. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #91 out of 777 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lee Chi Enterprises Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Buyback Yield % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #91 out of 777 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lee Chi Enterprises Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 2.93 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co and its competitors. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.66, which is 316% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Chi Enterprises Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.62, compared to a current price of NT$11.50 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.66, which is 316% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.66 as of Jul. 21, 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chi Enterprises Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$11.50 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.62. GuruFocus considers Lee Chi Enterprises Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1517:

  • Buyback Yield %: 2.66 (316% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
  • GF Value™: NT$10.62 vs. price of NT$11.50 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1517 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Business Description

Address No. 112 , Secto 1, Shipai Road, Changhua City, Changhua County, TWN, 500
Lee Chi Enterprises Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of bicycle components and general machinery. The firm also processes and manufactures general machinery. Its segment include: the Domestic Operations segment for products manufactured and sold in Taiwan; Operations in Asia include Products made and marketed in China; the Operations in Americas include products of high-class bikes designed, developed, and sold in America; and the Other segment includes domestic and international business investments, venture capital firms, and domestic general investment. The company derives maximum revenue from Domestic operations Segment.
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