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Japan ExcellentFRA:81L -1.36%68 Buyback Yield % is 2.23 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:81L with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €672.78. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 REITs companies, Japan Excellent ranks better than 84.2% 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 Japan Excellent'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.
FRA:81L vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Japan Excellent'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.
Japan Excellent Buyback Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Japan Excellent's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Excellent'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.
Japan Excellent (FRA:81L) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.23 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Japan Excellent and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Japan Excellent's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.14 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Excellent ranks #55 out of 348 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Japan Excellent's Buyback Yield % too high?
Japan Excellent's current Buyback Yield % of 2.23 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 2.32. The REITs industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Japan Excellent's value of 2.23 is 8820% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Excellent ranks #55 out of 348 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Excellent has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Excellent's Buyback Yield % compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Japan Excellent ranks #55 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Japan Excellent in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Japan Excellent's value of 2.23 is 8820% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Excellent's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.14 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 0.03, Japan Excellent 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 REITs company?
The median Buyback Yield % among REITs companies is 0.03, based on 348 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. Japan Excellent's current Buyback Yield % of 2.23 is 8820% 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 Japan Excellent and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Excellent's current Buyback Yield % is 2.23, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Excellent stock overvalued right now?
Japan Excellent (FRA:81L) has a current Buyback Yield % of 2.23. The stock's GF Value™ is €672.78, compared to a current price of €725.00 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.23, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 8820% above the REITs industry median of 0.03. Japan Excellent's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Japan Excellent (FRA:81L), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.23 as of Jul. 17, 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 Japan Excellent (FRA:81L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Excellent stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €725.00 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €672.78.
Key valuation signals for FRA:81L:
Buyback Yield %: 2.23 (73% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: €672.78 vs. price of €725.00 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8820% above the REITs median (#55 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:81L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Excellent Inc is a real estate investment trust. It mainly invests in office buildings located in major metropolitan areas and pursues to create a portfolio that produces stable growth of income by acquiring properties. The company's portfolio of assets is managed by Japan Excellent Asset Management Co., Ltd.
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