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Alpen CoNGO:3028 65 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:3028 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,223.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alpen Co ranks worse than 241545.65% 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.
The historical data trend for Alpen 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.
NGO:3028 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Alpen 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.
Alpen Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alpen Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpen 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.
Alpen Co (NGO:3028) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Alpen Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Alpen Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.71 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpen Co ranks #999999 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Alpen Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Alpen Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 3.79. Based on the distribution chart, Alpen Co ranks #999999 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alpen Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpen Co's Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alpen Co ranks #999999 out of 414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Alpen Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Historically, Alpen Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.71 to 3.79 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 414 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. 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 Alpen Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpen Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpen Co (NGO:3028) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,223.33, compared to a current price of 円2,005.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Alpen Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Alpen Co (NGO:3028), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 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 Alpen Co (NGO:3028) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpen Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,005.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,223.33.
GuruFocus considers Alpen Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:3028:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: 円2,223.33 vs. price of 円2,005.00 (9.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpen Co Ltd is a Japan-based specialty retailer that is primarily engaged in the production and sale of sports products. The company's products consist of sports equipment, apparel, accessories, dietary supplements, and other items. The company operates through three store formats, including Alpen, focusing on products related to winter sports; Golf 5, primarily providing golf-related sports products; Sports Depo, which offers all kinds of sporting goods. The Sports Depo accounts for around half of the company's total revenue. The company runs a nationwide retail network across Japan.
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