Japan Airlines CoJAPSY +4.93%82 Buyback Yield % is 1.63 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates JAPSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 73.65% 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 Japan Airlines 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.
JAPSY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines Co Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.63 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #73 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.63 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Japan Airlines Co's value of 1.63 is 1711.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #73 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #73 out of 277 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Japan Airlines Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Japan Airlines Co's value of 1.63 is 1711.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.09, Japan Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.09, based on 277 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. Japan Airlines Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.63 is 1711.1% 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airlines Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.63, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.94, compared to a current price of $9.36 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.63, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 1711.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.09. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.63 as of Jul. 03, 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.36 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.94.
GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JAPSY:
Buyback Yield %: 1.63 (63% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $9.94 vs. price of $9.36 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1711.1% above the Transportation median (#73 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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