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TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG CoTSE:4635 +0.22%66 Buyback Yield % is 3.24 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:4635 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円791.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 345 Chemicals companies, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks better than 88.99% 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.
* 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:4635 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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.
TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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.
TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.24 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 4.11. According to the industry distribution chart, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks #38 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.24 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 4.11. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's value of 3.24 is 32300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks #38 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co ranks #38 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's value of 3.24 is 32300% above this benchmark. Historically, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 4.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 0.01, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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 345 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. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.24 is 32300% 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 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG 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. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.24, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円791.53, compared to a current price of 円1,370.00 — trading 73.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.24, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 32300% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.24 as of Jul. 14, 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 TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co (TSE:4635) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,370.00 is trading 73.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円791.53.
GuruFocus considers TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4635:
Buyback Yield %: 3.24 (78% above median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: 円791.53 vs. price of 円1,370.00 (73.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32300% above the Chemicals median (#38 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4635 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TOKYO PRINTING INK MFG Co Ltd is the speciality chemicals manufacturing company. The core business segments of the company comprise of the followings - Ink business, Chemical Products, and Processed Products business. Ink business offers offset printing, gravure ink, inkjet ink, high performance, and high-quality printer ink. Chemical Products includes colorant for plastics, functional additives for plastics, and other functional products. The Processed Products business supply packaging materials, civil engineering materials and agricultural materials for various industrial applications.
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