KNTTF (Kintetsu Department Store Co) Buyback Yield %: -3.36 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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KNTTF Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd KNTTF
60 GF Score
Price $10.69
GF Value $30.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kintetsu Department Store Co Buyback Yield %?

Kintetsu Department Store Co KNTTF 60 Buyback Yield % is -3.36 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates KNTTF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks worse than 74.15% 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.

Kintetsu Department Store Co's current buyback yield was -3.36%.


Kintetsu Department Store Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Kintetsu Department Store Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kintetsu Department Store 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.

Kintetsu Department Store Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Kintetsu Department Store Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Buyback Yield %
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Kintetsu Department Store Co Quarterly Data
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KNTTF vs DDS: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Kintetsu Department Store 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.


Kintetsu Department Store Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kintetsu Department Store Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kintetsu Department Store Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Kintetsu Department Store Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Kintetsu Department Store Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 16.763) / 913.1050206
=-1.84%

Kintetsu Department Store Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 16.763) / 913.1050206
=-1.84%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -3.36 mean?
Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) has a Buyback Yield % of -3.36 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #307 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Buyback Yield % is -3.36. Based on the distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #307 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kintetsu Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kintetsu Department Store Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #307 out of 414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kintetsu Department Store Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 414 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. 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Buyback Yield % is -3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.41, compared to a current price of $10.69 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -3.36. Kintetsu Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF), the current Buyback Yield % is -3.36 as of Jul. 16, 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.69 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.41. GuruFocus considers Kintetsu Department Store Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KNTTF:

  • Buyback Yield %: -3.36
  • GF Value™: $30.41 vs. price of $10.69 (64.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KNTTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kintetsu Department Store Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8244:Japan
Address 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Osaka, JPN
Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd is principally engaged in operating department store business in the Kansai region of Japan. The company offers a broad range of merchandise, including apparel, cosmetics, medicine, jewelry, accessories, travel goods, household electric appliances, and other. Kintetsu Department Store provides complementary functions, including restaurants, coffee shops, and other services, like hotel delivery service, home delivery service, luggage storage, sightseeing information services, and other.
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