Idemitsu Kosan CoIDKOF -1.01%67 Buyback Yield % is 0.16 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates IDKOF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Oil & Gas companies, Idemitsu Kosan Co ranks better than 58.33% 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 Idemitsu Kosan 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.
IDKOF vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Idemitsu Kosan 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.
Idemitsu Kosan Co Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Idemitsu Kosan Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Idemitsu Kosan 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.
Idemitsu Kosan Co (IDKOF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.16 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Idemitsu Kosan Co and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Idemitsu Kosan Co ranks #175 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Idemitsu Kosan Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Idemitsu Kosan Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Idemitsu Kosan Co's value of 0.16 is 1500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Idemitsu Kosan Co ranks #175 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Idemitsu Kosan Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Idemitsu Kosan Co's Buyback Yield % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Idemitsu Kosan Co ranks #175 out of 420 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Idemitsu Kosan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Idemitsu Kosan Co's value of 0.16 is 1500% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Idemitsu Kosan 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 420 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. Idemitsu Kosan Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is 1500% 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 Idemitsu Kosan Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Idemitsu Kosan Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Idemitsu Kosan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Idemitsu Kosan Co (IDKOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.73, compared to a current price of $7.50 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 1500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Idemitsu Kosan Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Idemitsu Kosan Co (IDKOF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.16 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 Idemitsu Kosan Co (IDKOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Idemitsu Kosan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.50 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.73.
GuruFocus considers Idemitsu Kosan Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDKOF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.16 (90% below median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: $6.73 vs. price of $7.50 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1500% above the Oil & Gas median (#175 of 420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IDKOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd engages in a variety of activities globally that include petroleum products, oil exploration and production, coal, and other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Basic Chemicals segment makes and sells olefins and aroma products. Electricity/Renewable Energy covers thermal, solar, and wind power generation, electricity sales, and solar business. Fuel Oil handles production, trading, and import/export of refined petroleum. The Highly Functional Materials segment includes lubricants, chemicals, electronic materials, paving materials, and agri-bio. The Resource segment explores, develops, and sells crude oil, natural gas, and coal. Others cover insurance and intra-group services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Fuel oil segment.
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