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Aoyama Trading CoFRA:9B7 31 Buyback Yield % is 3.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:9B7 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aoyama Trading Co ranks better than 83.33% 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 Aoyama Trading 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.
FRA:9B7 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Aoyama Trading 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.
Aoyama Trading Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aoyama Trading Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aoyama Trading 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.
Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.83. Over the past decade, Aoyama Trading Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.73 to 3.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #69 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Aoyama Trading Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Aoyama Trading Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.01 is near median its 10-year median of 2.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 3.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 3.01 is 2050% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #69 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aoyama Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aoyama Trading Co's Buyback Yield % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #69 out of 414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Aoyama Trading Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 3.01 is 2050% above this benchmark. Historically, Aoyama Trading Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.73 to 3.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Aoyama Trading Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 414 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. Aoyama Trading Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.01 is 2050% 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 Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aoyama Trading Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aoyama Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.51, compared to a current price of €3.78 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 2050% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Aoyama Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.01 as of Jul. 16, 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 Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.78 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.51.
GuruFocus considers Aoyama Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9B7:
Buyback Yield %: 3.01 (near median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: €3.51 vs. price of €3.78 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2050% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#69 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9B7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd is an apparel retailer specializing in business wear. Men's business wear accounts for roughly two thirds of the company's total sales, while women's business wear accounts for roughly 10%. Business wear stores include Yofuku-no-Aoyama, which is the company's primary brand and has nearly 800 locations; The Suit Company; and Next Blue. Other business segments include casual wear, with store brands including Universal Language and Calaja; credit cards; printing and media; and total repair service, which includes the company's Mister Minit stores, providing repair services such as shoe repair and key duplication. Aoyama's sales are primarily in Japan, but the firm has business throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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