HitachiHTHIF +0.15%82 Buyback Yield % is 1.75 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates HTHIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 179 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks better than 78.21% 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 Hitachi'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, Hitachi'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.
Hitachi Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi'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.
Hitachi (HTHIF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.75 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hitachi and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #39 out of 179 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Hitachi's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hitachi's current Buyback Yield % of 1.75 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. The Conglomerates industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Hitachi's value of 1.75 is 1650% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #39 out of 179 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's Buyback Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #39 out of 179 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hitachi in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Hitachi's value of 1.75 is 1650% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Hitachi 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 0.10, based on 179 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. Hitachi's current Buyback Yield % of 1.75 is 1650% 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 Hitachi and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current Buyback Yield % is 1.75, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (HTHIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.34, compared to a current price of $27.82 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.75, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 1650% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.10. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hitachi (HTHIF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.75 as of Jun. 30, 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 Hitachi (HTHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.82 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.34.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTHIF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.75 (133% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $26.34 vs. price of $27.82 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1650% above the Conglomerates median (#39 of 179)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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