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Hanwa CoHNWAF -1.55%57 Buyback Yield % is 2.99 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates HNWAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 184 Conglomerates companies, Hanwa Co ranks better than 88.04% 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 Hanwa 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hanwa 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.
Hanwa Co Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hanwa Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hanwa 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.
Hanwa Co (HNWAF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.99 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hanwa Co and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Hanwa Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.02 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #22 out of 184 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Hanwa Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hanwa Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.99 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 3.32. The Conglomerates industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Hanwa Co's value of 2.99 is 2747.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #22 out of 184 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hanwa Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanwa Co's Buyback Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #22 out of 184 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hanwa Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Hanwa Co's value of 2.99 is 2747.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hanwa Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.02 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 0.11, Hanwa 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 0.11, based on 184 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. Hanwa Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.99 is 2747.6% 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 Hanwa Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hanwa Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.99, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co (HNWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.60, compared to a current price of $10.79 — trading 42% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.99, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 2747.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.11. Hanwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.99 as of Jul. 14, 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.79 is trading 42% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.60.
GuruFocus considers Hanwa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNWAF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.99 (112% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: $7.60 vs. price of $10.79 (42% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2747.6% above the Conglomerates median (#22 of 184)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hanwa Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company with seven segments. The steel segment handles steel products and building materials. The metals and alloys segment supplies chromium, manganese, and other metals. The nonferrous metals segment recycles aluminum, copper, nickel, and chromium. The food products segment handles seafood. The petroleum and chemicals segment trades petroleum products and others. The overseas sales subsidiaries segment comprises Hanwa's overseas subsidiaries in North America and Asia. The other business segment imports forest products and handles amusement facilities and industrial machinery. Steel, petroleum and chemicals, and metals and alloys are the three largest segments by revenue contribution. Hanwa generates most of its revenue from Japanese domestic market.
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