DSM-Firmenich AGXSWX:DSFIR +5.62%32 Buyback Yield % is 6.22 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DSFIR with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF70.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Chemicals companies, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks better than 96.99% 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.
The historical data trend for DSM-Firmenich AG'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.
XSWX:DSFIR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich AG'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.
DSM-Firmenich AG Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich AG'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.
DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.22 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #10 out of 332 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Buyback Yield % of 6.22 is 193% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 6.22 is 62100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #10 out of 332 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DSM-Firmenich AG has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM-Firmenich AG's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #10 out of 332 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 6.22 is 62100% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 0.01, DSM-Firmenich AG 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 332 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. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Buyback Yield % of 6.22 is 62100% 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 DSM-Firmenich AG 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. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Buyback Yield % is 6.22, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF70.90, compared to a current price of CHF74.82 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.22, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 62100% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. DSM-Firmenich AG's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.22 as of Jun. 24, 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 DSM-Firmenich AG (XSWX:DSFIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSM-Firmenich AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF74.82 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF70.90.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DSFIR:
Buyback Yield %: 6.22 (193% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: CHF70.90 vs. price of CHF74.82 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62100% above the Chemicals median (#10 of 332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DSFIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSM-Firmenich is a global science-based company formed in 2023 through the merger of DSM, a Dutch nutrition, health, and sustainable living player, and Switzerland-based Firmenich, the third-largest player in the flavor and fragrance market. The company serves a wide range of end-consumer markets providing nutrition solutions ranging from medical and early-life nutrition, fragrances for personal-, home-, and laundry-care brands, prestige perfumes, and other ingredients for food and beverage, home, and personal care. DSM-Firmenich has nearly 30,000 employees, with more than 2,000 scientists and engineers spread across 15 research and development facilities.
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