UmicoreUMICF -0.27%67 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates UMICF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 77 Waste Management companies, Umicore ranks worse than 1298700% 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 Umicore'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 Waste Management subindustry, Umicore'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.
Umicore Buyback Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umicore'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.
Umicore (UMICF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #999999 out of 77 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is Umicore's Buyback Yield % too high?
Umicore's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Umicore ranks #999999 out of 77 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's Buyback Yield % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #999999 out of 77 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Umicore in the lower 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 Waste Management company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Waste Management 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 Umicore and its competitors. Umicore's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (UMICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.06, compared to a current price of $22.08 — trading 69.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Umicore (UMICF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 12, 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 Umicore (UMICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.08 is trading 69.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.06.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UMICF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $13.06 vs. price of $22.08 (69.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UMICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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