NGKNGKIF -0.23%72 Buyback Yield % is 0.71 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates NGKIF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Industrial Products companies, NGK ranks better than 72.67% 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 NGK'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, NGK'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.
NGK Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NGK's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NGK'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.
NGK (NGKIF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.71 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NGK and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, NGK's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, NGK ranks #211 out of 772 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is NGK's Buyback Yield % too high?
NGK's current Buyback Yield % of 0.71 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.44. Based on the distribution chart, NGK ranks #211 out of 772 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NGK has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NGK's Buyback Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NGK ranks #211 out of 772 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts NGK in the upper half of its industry. Historically, NGK's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.44 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 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 NGK and its competitors. NGK's current Buyback Yield % is 0.71, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NGK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NGK (NGKIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.40, compared to a current price of $46.56 — trading 223.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.71, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. NGK's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 NGK (NGKIF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.71 as of Jul. 01, 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 NGK (NGKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NGK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.56 is trading 223.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.40.
GuruFocus considers NGK to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGKIF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.71 (60% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: $14.40 vs. price of $46.56 (223.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NGK Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling electric power-related equipment, including insulators, industrial ceramic and other related products. The products of the company include Insulator and power equipments, Automotive Ceramics Business, Special Metals and mold products, Electronic components business, Industrial process products, Aircraft, ships, space related services, and others.
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