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Sankyo KaseiTSE:8138 79 Buyback Yield % is 2.09 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 10350% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:8138 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,420.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Chemicals companies, Sankyo Kasei ranks better than 83.24% 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 Sankyo Kasei'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:8138 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sankyo Kasei's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.09 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. This is 10350% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #58 out of 346 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Sankyo Kasei's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sankyo Kasei's current Buyback Yield % of 2.09 is 10350% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Sankyo Kasei's value of 2.09 is 13833.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #58 out of 346 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sankyo Kasei has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankyo Kasei's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #58 out of 346 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sankyo Kasei in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Sankyo Kasei's value of 2.09 is 13833.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Sankyo Kasei 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 0.02, based on 346 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. Sankyo Kasei's current Buyback Yield % of 2.09 is 13833.3% 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 Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankyo Kasei's current Buyback Yield % is 2.09, which is 10350% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankyo Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,420.38, compared to a current price of 円4,055.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.09, which is 10350% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 13833.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Sankyo Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.09 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,055.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,420.38.
GuruFocus considers Sankyo Kasei to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8138:
Buyback Yield %: 2.09 (10350% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: 円3,420.38 vs. price of 円4,055.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13833.3% above the Chemicals median (#58 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sankyo Kasei Corp manufactures and markets industrial chemicals, synthetic resins, pigments, paints, poisons, dyes and dyeing auxiliaries. It also imports and exports building materials, electrical equipment and parts, machinery, tools and other general goods. The company has two segments: Science Business and Building Material Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Science Business.
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