Sika AGXSWX:SIKA +2.05%84 Buyback Yield % is 0.03 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks better than 51.86% 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 Sika 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:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.
Sika AG Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika 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.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.03 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sika AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #168 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Sika AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sika AG's current Buyback Yield % of 0.03 is near median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Sika AG's value of 0.03 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #168 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #168 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Sika AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Sika AG's value of 0.03 is 50% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Sika 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 0.02, based on 349 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. Sika AG's current Buyback Yield % of 0.03 is 50% 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 Sika AG 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. Sika AG's current Buyback Yield % is 0.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.78, compared to a current price of CHF166.75 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 50% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.03 as of Jul. 01, 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF166.75 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.78.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
Buyback Yield %: 0.03 (near median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: CHF240.78 vs. price of CHF166.75 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Chemicals median (#168 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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