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KikkomanMEX:28010N 96 Buyback Yield % is 1.28 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 540% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:28010N with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN181.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 534 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kikkoman ranks better than 78.46% 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 Kikkoman'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.
MEX:28010N vs KHC, GIS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kikkoman's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman (MEX:28010N) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.28 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kikkoman and its competitors. This is 540% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Kikkoman's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #115 out of 534 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Kikkoman's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kikkoman's current Buyback Yield % of 1.28 is 540% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Kikkoman's value of 1.28 is 12700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #115 out of 534 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #115 out of 534 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kikkoman in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Kikkoman's value of 1.28 is 12700% above this benchmark. Historically, Kikkoman's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Kikkoman 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 534 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. Kikkoman's current Buyback Yield % of 1.28 is 12700% 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 Kikkoman 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. Kikkoman's current Buyback Yield % is 1.28, which is 540% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Kikkoman (MEX:28010N) has a current Buyback Yield % of 1.28. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN181.09, compared to a current price of MXN169.91 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.28, which is 540% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 12700% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 Kikkoman (MEX:28010N), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.28 as of Aug. 12, 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 Kikkoman (MEX:28010N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN169.91 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN181.09.
Key valuation signals for MEX:28010N:
Buyback Yield %: 1.28 (540% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: MXN181.09 vs. price of MXN169.91 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12700% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#115 of 534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:28010N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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