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Recruit Holdings CoMEX:RCRITN 84 Buyback Yield % is 3.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 253% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates MEX:RCRITN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,333.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Interactive Media companies, Recruit Holdings Co ranks better than 79.65% 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.
Recruit Holdings Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Recruit Holdings 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.
MEX:RCRITN vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Recruit Holdings 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.
Recruit Holdings Co Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Recruit Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recruit Holdings Co'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.
Recruit Holdings Co (MEX:RCRITN) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 253% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Recruit Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #46 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Recruit Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Recruit Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.85 is 253% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 8.65. Based on the distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #46 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Recruit Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recruit Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #46 out of 226 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Recruit Holdings Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Recruit Holdings Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 8.65 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Interactive Media 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 Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. Recruit Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.85, which is 253% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recruit Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co (MEX:RCRITN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,333.38, compared to a current price of MXN1,218.74 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.85, which is 253% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Recruit Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Recruit Holdings Co (MEX:RCRITN), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.85 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 Recruit Holdings Co (MEX:RCRITN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,218.74 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,333.38.
GuruFocus considers Recruit Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RCRITN:
Buyback Yield %: 3.85 (253% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: MXN1,333.38 vs. price of MXN1,218.74 (8.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RCRITN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recruit is a holding company for various technology and employment-related businesses. Recruit's primary business is its HR technology segment, in which it owns two out of three globally scaled employment-related platforms: www.indeed.com, an online marketplace for employment; and www.glassdoor.com, an online review site for employers. Recruit also owns various marketing businesses operating in Japan for life events and lifestyle, a software solutions business for small and medium-size enterprises, or SMEs, in Japan, and various staffing businesses operating throughout the developed world.
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