Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) Buyback Yield %: 0.03 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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TSE:4519 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4519
94 GF Score
Price 円6,999.00
GF Value 円7,913.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Buyback Yield %?

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4519 +2.21% 94 Buyback Yield % is 0.03 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4519 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,913.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 290 Drug Manufacturers companies, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 68.28% 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.

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current buyback yield was 0.03%.


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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Buyback Yield % Chart

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TSE:4519 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Chugai Pharmaceutical 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.


Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Buyback Yield % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Chugai Pharmaceutical 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
=- (-6 + 142) / 13565612.259
=-0.00%

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-3936 + 78) / 12399178.442
=0.03%

* 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 0.03 mean?
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.03 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Chugai Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #92 out of 290 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #92 out of 290 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Buyback Yield % compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #92 out of 290 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Chugai Pharmaceutical Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,913.42, compared to a current price of 円6,999.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.03 as of Jul. 29, 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円6,999.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,913.42. GuruFocus considers Chugai Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4519:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.03
  • GF Value™: 円7,913.42 vs. price of 円6,999.00 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4519 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Muromachi, Nihonbashi, 12th Floor, Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8324
Chugai Pharmaceutical is a Japanese drug developer and subsidiary of Roche Holding, which owns roughly 60% of the company. Founded in 1925, Chugai deals primarily in the Japanese market, where it generates roughly half of its revenue. It has been the leader in Japan's oncology market for the past decade, largely due to drugs licensed from its parent's portfolio. The company also develops its own innovative medicines. It is an industry leader in antibody technology with several flagship therapies, including Hemlibra (hemophilia), Actemra (rheumatoid arthritis, covid), Foundayo (oral obesity pill), and Nemluvio (atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis).
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