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Shimamura CoSHAOF -4.51%65 Buyback Yield % is 6.52 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates SHAOF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.09. Among 412 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shimamura Co ranks better than 94.9% 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 Shimamura 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.
SHAOF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shimamura 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.
Shimamura Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shimamura Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimamura 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.
Shimamura Co (SHAOF) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.52 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Shimamura Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.40. Over the past decade, Shimamura Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 6.12 to 6.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #21 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Shimamura Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Shimamura Co's current Buyback Yield % of 6.52 is near median its 10-year median of 6.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.12 to a high of 6.68. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.16. Shimamura Co's value of 6.52 is 3975% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #21 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shimamura Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimamura Co's Buyback Yield % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #21 out of 412 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Shimamura Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.16. Shimamura Co's value of 6.52 is 3975% above this benchmark. Historically, Shimamura Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 6.12 to 6.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 0.16, Shimamura Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.16, based on 412 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. Shimamura Co's current Buyback Yield % of 6.52 is 3975% 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 Shimamura Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimamura Co's current Buyback Yield % is 6.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimamura Co stock overvalued right now?
Shimamura Co (SHAOF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 6.52. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.09, compared to a current price of $21.49 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 3975% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.16. Shimamura Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Shimamura Co (SHAOF), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.52 as of Jul. 23, 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 Shimamura Co (SHAOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.49 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.09.
Key valuation signals for SHAOF:
Buyback Yield %: 6.52 (near median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: $58.09 vs. price of $21.49 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3975% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#21 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHAOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimamura Co Ltd is a Japanese apparel retailer. It is engaged in the retail sale of apparel and daily goods. The company operates both domestically and internationally, offering clothing and related products through its network of stores. It conducts business under two reportable segments: Japan and Overseas, with each segment managing sales and operations in its respective regions.
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