Kobe SteelKBSTF -7.05%74 Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks better than 71.24% 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 Kobe Steel'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.
KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.41 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Kobe Steel's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #44 out of 153 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Kobe Steel's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kobe Steel's current Buyback Yield % of 0.41 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.47. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #44 out of 153 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #44 out of 153 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Kobe Steel in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Kobe Steel's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 0.47 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.59, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jun. 24, 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.59.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.41 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $10.59 vs. price of $12.32 (16.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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