KubotaKUBTY -1.64%86 Buyback Yield % is 0.66 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates KUBTY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 58 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kubota ranks better than 67.24% 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 Kubota'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.
KUBTY vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kubota'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.
Kubota Buyback Yield % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Kubota's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kubota'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.
Kubota (KUBTY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.66 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kubota and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Kubota's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Kubota ranks #19 out of 58 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Kubota's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kubota's current Buyback Yield % of 0.66 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 2.37. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Kubota's value of 0.66 is 3200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kubota ranks #19 out of 58 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kubota has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kubota's Buyback Yield % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kubota ranks #19 out of 58 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Kubota in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Kubota's value of 0.66 is 3200% above this benchmark. Historically, Kubota's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Kubota 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.02, based on 58 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. Kubota's current Buyback Yield % of 0.66 is 3200% 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 Kubota and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kubota's current Buyback Yield % is 0.66, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kubota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kubota (KUBTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.28, compared to a current price of $84.51 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.66, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 3200% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.02. Kubota's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Kubota (KUBTY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.66 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 Kubota (KUBTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kubota stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $84.51 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $72.28.
GuruFocus considers Kubota to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUBTY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.66 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $72.28 vs. price of $84.51 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3200% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#19 of 58)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUBTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kubota manufactures and sells small and midsize agricultural and construction equipment as well as water treatment equipment. Its key products in the farm and industrial machinery segment include compact/utility tractors, mini excavators, compact track loaders, engines, and rice farming equipment, such as combine harvesters, as well as rice transplanters. The company has produced over 5.6 million tractors worldwide and over 30 million engines. Its water and environment segment provides mainly pipe system products like ductile iron pipes and valves, water/waste treatment plants, pumps, as well as operation and maintenance services, including public/private partnership projects. The company is based in Osaka, Japan, and was founded in 1890.
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