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Washington HotelNGO:4691 67 Buyback Yield % is 0.26 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates NGO:4691 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円483.58. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Travel & Leisure companies, Washington Hotel ranks better than 52.67% 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 Washington Hotel'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:4691 vs MAR, HLT, H: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Washington Hotel'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.
Washington Hotel Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Washington Hotel's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington Hotel'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.
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.26 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Washington Hotel and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #124 out of 262 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Washington Hotel's Buyback Yield % too high?
Washington Hotel's current Buyback Yield % of 0.26 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.42. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Washington Hotel's value of 0.26 is 173.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #124 out of 262 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington Hotel has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Hotel's Buyback Yield % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Washington Hotel ranks #124 out of 262 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Washington Hotel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Washington Hotel's value of 0.26 is 173.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Washington Hotel 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.10, based on 262 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. Washington Hotel's current Buyback Yield % of 0.26 is 173.7% 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 Washington Hotel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington Hotel's current Buyback Yield % is 0.26, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.26. The stock's GF Value™ is 円483.58, compared to a current price of 円852.00 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.26, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 173.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.10. Washington Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Washington Hotel (NGO:4691), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.26 as of Jul. 26, 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 Washington Hotel (NGO:4691) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Hotel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円852.00 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円483.58.
Key valuation signals for NGO:4691:
Buyback Yield %: 0.26 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: 円483.58 vs. price of 円852.00 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#124 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:4691 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington Hotel Corp is a Japanese based company engaged in the hotel and restaurant business. It offers lodging, catering, communication and a resting place and various other services.
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