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Yokohama Financial GroupFRA:YC3 -0.51%60 Buyback Yield % is 2.04 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:YC3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 585 Banks companies, Yokohama Financial Group ranks better than 77.95% 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.
* 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.
Yokohama Financial Group Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Yokohama Financial Group'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.
Yokohama Financial Group Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Yokohama Financial Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yokohama Financial Group'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.
Yokohama Financial Group (FRA:YC3) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.04 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Yokohama Financial Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Yokohama Financial Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.55 to 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Yokohama Financial Group ranks #129 out of 585 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Yokohama Financial Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Yokohama Financial Group's current Buyback Yield % of 2.04 is near median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.83. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.49. Yokohama Financial Group's value of 2.04 is 316.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yokohama Financial Group ranks #129 out of 585 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yokohama Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yokohama Financial Group's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Yokohama Financial Group ranks #129 out of 585 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Yokohama Financial Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.49. Yokohama Financial Group's value of 2.04 is 316.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Yokohama Financial Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.55 to 2.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Yokohama Financial Group 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.49, based on 585 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. Yokohama Financial Group's current Buyback Yield % of 2.04 is 316.3% 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 Yokohama Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yokohama Financial Group's current Buyback Yield % is 2.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yokohama Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokohama Financial Group (FRA:YC3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.36, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 53.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 316.3% above the Banks industry median of 0.49. Yokohama Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Yokohama Financial Group (FRA:YC3), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.04 as of Aug. 12, 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 Yokohama Financial Group (FRA:YC3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokohama Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 53.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.36.
GuruFocus considers Yokohama Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:YC3:
Buyback Yield %: 2.04 (near median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: €6.36 vs. price of €9.75 (53.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 316.3% above the Banks median (#129 of 585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:YC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yokohama Financial Group Inc is a holding company through its subsidiaries, providing management services to related firms. The company provides different banking and financial services through its subsidiaries. The company also shares corporate customer information among its companies to develop financial products, offer suitable services, and strengthen customer support.
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