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Moriroku CoTSE:4249 +0.87%68 Buyback Yield % is 1.95 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:4249 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,324.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, Moriroku Co ranks better than 82.47% 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 Moriroku 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.
TSE:4249 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Moriroku 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.
Moriroku Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Moriroku Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Moriroku 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.
Moriroku Co (TSE:4249) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.95 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Moriroku Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Moriroku Co ranks #61 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Moriroku Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Moriroku Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.95 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Moriroku Co's value of 1.95 is 19400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moriroku Co ranks #61 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Moriroku Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moriroku Co's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Moriroku Co ranks #61 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Moriroku Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Moriroku Co's value of 1.95 is 19400% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Moriroku 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 0.01, 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. Moriroku Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.95 is 19400% 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 Moriroku Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moriroku Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.95, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moriroku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moriroku Co (TSE:4249) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,324.13, compared to a current price of 円2,429.00 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.95, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 19400% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. Moriroku Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Moriroku Co (TSE:4249), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.95 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 Moriroku Co (TSE:4249) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moriroku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,429.00 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,324.13.
GuruFocus considers Moriroku Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4249:
Buyback Yield %: 1.95 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: 円2,324.13 vs. price of 円2,429.00 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19400% above the Chemicals median (#61 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4249 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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