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Japan Post Holdings CoJPHLF 62 Buyback Yield % is 5.25 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 5.92. GuruFocus rates JPHLF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.12. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 622 Banks companies, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks better than 94.86% 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Japan Post Holdings Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Post Holdings 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.
Japan Post Holdings Co Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Japan Post Holdings 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 Post Holdings Co Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Post Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Post Holdings 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 Post Holdings Co (JPHLF) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.25 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Japan Post Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 5.92. Over the past decade, Japan Post Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 11.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks #32 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Japan Post Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % of 5.25 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 11.82. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Japan Post Holdings Co's value of 5.25 is 1180.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks #32 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Post Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Post Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Japan Post Holdings Co ranks #32 out of 622 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Japan Post Holdings Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Japan Post Holdings Co's value of 5.25 is 1180.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Post Holdings Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 11.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.92 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Japan Post Holdings 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.41, based on 622 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 Post Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % of 5.25 is 1180.5% 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 Post Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Post Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % is 5.25, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 5.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Post Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Post Holdings Co (JPHLF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 5.25. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.12, compared to a current price of $11.50 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.25, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.92 and 1180.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.41. Japan Post Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Post Holdings Co (JPHLF), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.25 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 Japan Post Holdings Co (JPHLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Post Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.50 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.12.
Key valuation signals for JPHLF:
Buyback Yield %: 5.25 (11% below median its 10-year median of 5.92)
GF Value™: $8.12 vs. price of $11.50 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1180.5% above the Banks median (#32 of 622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPHLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd operates as a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiaries, provides postal, banking, and insurance services in Japan. The group's reportable segments are the Postal and Logistics Business, Post Office Counter Business, International Logistics Business, Real Estate Business, Banking Business, and Life Insurance Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Life Insurance segment.
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