Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) Buyback Yield %: 0.59 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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TPE:4960 Cheng Mei Materials Technology Corp TPE:4960
49 GF Score
Price NT$23.20
GF Value NT$13.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cheng Mei Materials Technology Buyback Yield %?

Cheng Mei Materials Technology TPE:4960 -1.28% 49 Buyback Yield % is 0.59 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates TPE:4960 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Hardware companies, Cheng Mei Materials Technology ranks better than 71.78% 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.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology's current buyback yield was 0.59%.


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheng Mei Materials Technology'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.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology Buyback Yield % Chart

Cheng Mei Materials Technology Annual Data
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Buyback Yield %
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Cheng Mei Materials Technology Quarterly Data
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TPE:4960 vs APH, GLW: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cheng Mei Materials Technology'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.


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Cheng Mei Materials Technology Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology'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
=- (-104.62 + 25.787) / 7608.9609
=1.04%

Cheng Mei Materials Technology'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
=- (-104.62 + 25.787) / 7608.9609
=1.04%

* 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 0.59 mean?
Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.59 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cheng Mei Materials Technology and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheng Mei Materials Technology ranks #206 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Buyback Yield % too high?
Cheng Mei Materials Technology's current Buyback Yield % of 0.59 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Based on the distribution chart, Cheng Mei Materials Technology ranks #206 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheng Mei Materials Technology has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cheng Mei Materials Technology ranks #206 out of 730 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Cheng Mei Materials Technology in the upper half of its industry. 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Cheng Mei Materials Technology and its competitors. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's current Buyback Yield % is 0.59, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheng Mei Materials Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.17, compared to a current price of NT$23.20 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.59, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.59 as of Jul. 16, 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 Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Mei Materials Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$23.20 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.17. GuruFocus considers Cheng Mei Materials Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4960:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.59 (43% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: NT$13.17 vs. price of NT$23.20 (76.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheng Mei Materials Technology Business Description

Address No. 13, Muzhagang West Road, Shanhua District, Tainan City, TWN, 741
Cheng Mei Materials Technology Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling optoelectronic material and components (polarizing film). The company derives the majority of its revenue from China, and the rest from Taiwan and other Asian areas.
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