KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co (TSE:6378) Buyback Yield %: 2.97 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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TSE:6378 KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Ltd TSE:6378
74 GF Score
Price 円1,217.00
GF Value 円952.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Buyback Yield %?

KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co TSE:6378 +1.25% 74 Buyback Yield % is 2.97 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:6378 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円952.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Industrial Products companies, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co ranks better than 89.7% 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.

KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's current buyback yield was 2.97%.


KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms


KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS 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.

KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Buyback Yield % Chart

KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
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KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:6378 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS 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.


KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-675 + 0) / 29244.27
=2.31%

KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-675 + 0) / 29244.27
=2.31%

* 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 2.97 mean?
KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co (TSE:6378) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.97 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.65 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co ranks #80 out of 777 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.97 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 2.97. Based on the distribution chart, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co ranks #80 out of 777 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's Buyback Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co ranks #80 out of 777 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.65 to 2.97 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co and its competitors. KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.97, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co (TSE:6378) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円952.56, compared to a current price of 円1,217.00 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.97, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co (TSE:6378), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.97 as of Jul. 22, 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 KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co (TSE:6378) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,217.00 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円952.56. GuruFocus considers KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6378:

  • Buyback Yield %: 2.97 (39% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
  • GF Value™: 円952.56 vs. price of 円1,217.00 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Business Description

Address 2-1-2, Kuiseterajima, Amagasaki, Hyogo, JPN, 660-8567
KIMURA CHEMICAL PLANTS Co Ltd is engaged in the engineering, chemical machinery, and energy and environment businesses in Japan.
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円1,217.00
Price
円952.56
GF Value