SMFRF (Sumitomo Forestry Co) Buyback Yield %: 0.72 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


SMFRF Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd SMFRF
83 GF Score
Price $8.55
GF Value $13.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Forestry Co Buyback Yield %?

Sumitomo Forestry Co SMFRF -3.10% 83 Buyback Yield % is 0.72 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMFRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks worse than 63.04% 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.

Sumitomo Forestry Co's current buyback yield was 0.72%.


Sumitomo Forestry Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry 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.

Sumitomo Forestry Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Sumitomo Forestry Co Annual Data
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Buyback Yield %
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Sumitomo Forestry Co Quarterly Data
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SMFRF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry 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.


Sumitomo Forestry Co Buyback Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Sumitomo Forestry Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Sumitomo Forestry Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-38.797 + 0) / 7025.37666
=0.55%

Sumitomo Forestry Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-38.797 + 0) / 7025.37666
=0.55%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.72 mean?
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.72 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #29 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.72. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.92. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.72 is 62.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #29 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #29 out of 46 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sumitomo Forestry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.92. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 0.72 is 62.4% below this benchmark. 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.92, based on 46 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.72 is 62.4% below 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.67, compared to a current price of $8.55 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.72 and 62.4% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.92. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.72 as of Jul. 07, 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.55 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.67. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SMFRF:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.72
  • GF Value™: $13.67 vs. price of $8.55 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.4% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#29 of 46)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SMFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Forestry Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 1911:Japan5F6:Germany
Address 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8270
Website https://sfc.jp
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
83GF Score

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