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Howa BankFSE:8559 +0.22%54 Buyback Yield % is 259.74 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 865700% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates FSE:8559 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円531.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 622 Banks companies, Howa Bank ranks better than 99.84% 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 Howa Bank'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Howa Bank'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.
Howa Bank Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Howa Bank's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howa Bank'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.
Howa Bank (FSE:8559) has a Buyback Yield % of 259.74 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Howa Bank and its competitors. This is 865700% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Howa Bank ranks #1 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Howa Bank's Buyback Yield % too high?
Howa Bank's current Buyback Yield % of 259.74 is 865700% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Howa Bank's value of 259.74 is 63251.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howa Bank ranks #1 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howa Bank has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howa Bank's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Howa Bank ranks #1 out of 622 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Howa Bank in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Howa Bank's value of 259.74 is 63251.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Howa Bank 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 0.41, based on 622 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. Howa Bank's current Buyback Yield % of 259.74 is 63251.2% 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 Howa Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howa Bank's current Buyback Yield % is 259.74, which is 865700% above 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 Howa Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Bank (FSE:8559) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円531.12, compared to a current price of 円460.00 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 259.74, which is 865700% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 63251.2% above the Banks industry median of 0.41. Howa Bank's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Howa Bank (FSE:8559), the current Buyback Yield % is 259.74 as of Jul. 18, 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 Howa Bank (FSE:8559) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円460.00 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円531.12.
GuruFocus considers Howa Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:8559:
Buyback Yield %: 259.74 (865700% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: 円531.12 vs. price of 円460.00 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63251.2% above the Banks median (#1 of 622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:8559 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howa Bank Ltd is a Japan based regional bank. It provides banking products and services in Japan. Its deposit products include general account, saving account, current account, and property accumulation housing savings deposit. It offers housing loan, reform loan, card loan, free loan, education loan, auto loans and also provides insurance services.
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