MakitaMKEWF +22.19%73 Buyback Yield % is 3.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 277% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates MKEWF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 780 Industrial Products companies, Makita ranks better than 92.44% 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 Makita'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.
MKEWF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Makita'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.
Makita Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Makita's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Makita'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.
Makita (MKEWF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Makita and its competitors. This is 277% above median its historical median of 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Makita ranks #59 out of 780 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Makita's Buyback Yield % too high?
Makita's current Buyback Yield % of 3.62 is 277% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Based on the distribution chart, Makita ranks #59 out of 780 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Makita has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makita's Buyback Yield % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Makita ranks #59 out of 780 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Makita in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Makita and its competitors. Makita's current Buyback Yield % is 3.62, which is 277% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makita (MKEWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.93, compared to a current price of $37.90 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.62, which is 277% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Makita's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Makita (MKEWF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.62 as of Jul. 11, 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 Makita (MKEWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makita stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.90 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.93.
GuruFocus considers Makita to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MKEWF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.62 (277% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: $28.93 vs. price of $37.90 (31% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MKEWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Makita manufactures and sells professional-grade power tools, outdoor power equipment, and other tools, such as lithium-ion battery-powered drills, impact drivers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, and hedge trimmers. The company was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company in Nagoya, Japan, and later became a power tools manufacturer, since marketing its first portable electrical planer in Japan in 1958. The company has over 90% of overall product volume manufactured in overseas factories, especially about 60% of its product volume is manufactured in China. Its headquarters are currently in Anjo, Japan.
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