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Nihon Seiko CoTSE:5729 -1.37%77 Buyback Yield % is 0.02 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:5729 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,229.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Chemicals companies, Nihon Seiko Co ranks worse than 50.71% 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 Nihon Seiko 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Seiko 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.
Nihon Seiko Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Seiko Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Seiko 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.
Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.02 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nihon Seiko Co and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.01. Over the past decade, Nihon Seiko Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #143 out of 282 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Nihon Seiko Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nihon Seiko Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.02 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.04. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 0.02 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #143 out of 282 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Seiko Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nihon Seiko Co ranks #143 out of 282 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nihon Seiko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Nihon Seiko Co's value of 0.02 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Seiko Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.03, Nihon Seiko Co has consistently been below 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 0.03, based on 282 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. Nihon Seiko Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.02 is 33.3% below 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 Nihon Seiko Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Seiko Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.02, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,229.56, compared to a current price of 円1,872.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.02, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 33.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.03. Nihon Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.02 as of Aug. 30, 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 Nihon Seiko Co (TSE:5729) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seiko Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,872.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,229.56.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Seiko Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5729:
Buyback Yield %: 0.02 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: 円2,229.56 vs. price of 円1,872.00 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Chemicals median (#143 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5729 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Seiko Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of antimony products and metallic powder products in Japan. Its products include antimony trioxide, special treatment antimony trioxide, antimony metal sodium antimonite and antimony trisulfide.
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