Daifuku CoDFKCY +3.81%83 Buyback Yield % is 0.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 375% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates DFKCY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks better than 65.93% 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 Daifuku 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku 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.
Daifuku Co Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daifuku Co'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.
Daifuku Co (DFKCY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Daifuku Co and its competitors. This is 375% above median its historical median of 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #263 out of 772 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Daifuku Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Daifuku Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.38 is 375% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #263 out of 772 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's Buyback Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #263 out of 772 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Daifuku Co in the upper 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 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. Daifuku Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.38, which is 375% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (DFKCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.09, compared to a current price of $22.90 — trading 106.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.38, which is 375% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.38 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.90 is trading 106.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.09.
GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFKCY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.38 (375% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: $11.09 vs. price of $22.90 (106.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFKCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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