KewpieKWPCF 80 Buyback Yield % is 2.72 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates KWPCF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kewpie ranks better than 87.05% 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 Kewpie'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kewpie'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.
Kewpie Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kewpie's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewpie'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.
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.72 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, Kewpie's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #72 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Kewpie's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kewpie's current Buyback Yield % of 2.72 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Kewpie's value of 2.72 is 27100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #72 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewpie's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #72 out of 556 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kewpie in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Kewpie's value of 2.72 is 27100% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewpie's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Kewpie 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 556 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. Kewpie's current Buyback Yield % of 2.72 is 27100% 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 Kewpie and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewpie's current Buyback Yield % is 2.72, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 2.72. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.22, compared to a current price of $27.53 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.72, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 27100% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kewpie (KWPCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.72 as of Jul. 02, 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 Kewpie (KWPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.53 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.22.
Key valuation signals for KWPCF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.72 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: $21.22 vs. price of $27.53 (29.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27100% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#72 of 556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.
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