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H2O RetailingHTOCF 69 Buyback Yield % is 4.65 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates HTOCF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Retail - Defensive companies, H2O Retailing ranks better than 90.2% 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 H2O Retailing'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, H2O Retailing'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.
H2O Retailing Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, H2O Retailing's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O Retailing'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.
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.65 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on H2O Retailing and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.76. Over the past decade, H2O Retailing's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 10.32. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #10 out of 102 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is H2O Retailing's Buyback Yield % too high?
H2O Retailing's current Buyback Yield % of 4.65 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 10.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. H2O Retailing's value of 4.65 is 1798% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #10 out of 102 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H2O Retailing has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O Retailing's Buyback Yield % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #10 out of 102 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places H2O Retailing in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. H2O Retailing's value of 4.65 is 1798% above this benchmark. Historically, H2O Retailing's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 10.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 0.25, H2O Retailing 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 - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.25, based on 102 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. H2O Retailing's current Buyback Yield % of 4.65 is 1798% 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 H2O Retailing and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O Retailing's current Buyback Yield % is 4.65, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O Retailing stock overvalued right now?
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 4.65. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.44, compared to a current price of $10.00 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.65, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 1798% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.25. H2O Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.65 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O Retailing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.00 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.44.
Key valuation signals for HTOCF:
Buyback Yield %: 4.65 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.76)
GF Value™: $7.44 vs. price of $10.00 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1798% above the Retail - Defensive median (#10 of 102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTOCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O Retailing Corp is a Japan-based retailer that provides a broad range of merchandise to meet consumers' needs, from daily needs to special products. The company's core business is the department store business, which includes both the Hankyu and Hanshin department store chains. Superstore business is the company's another major business arm, including the Izumiya and Hankyu Oasis store chains. H2O Retailing also runs a specialty store business, engaged in providing cosmetics, ladies' footwear, and other products and services. In addition to retail businesses, the company operates other businesses as well, such as hotels and restaurants.
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