SECOM CoSOMLF 74 Buyback Yield % is 2.25 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates SOMLF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, SECOM Co ranks better than 76.98% 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 SECOM 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.
SOMLF vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SECOM 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.
SECOM Co Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SECOM Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SECOM 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.
SECOM Co (SOMLF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.25 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on SECOM Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, SECOM Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.58 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #99 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is SECOM Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
SECOM Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.25 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 2.46. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. SECOM Co's value of 2.25 is 2150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #99 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SECOM Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SECOM Co's Buyback Yield % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #99 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places SECOM Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. SECOM Co's value of 2.25 is 2150% above this benchmark. Historically, SECOM Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.58 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 0.10, SECOM 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 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. SECOM Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.25 is 2150% 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. SECOM Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.25, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SECOM Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co (SOMLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.63, compared to a current price of $40.05 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.25, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 2150% above the Business Services industry median of 0.10. SECOM Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.25 as of Jul. 12, 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.05 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.63.
GuruFocus considers SECOM Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOMLF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.25 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: $32.63 vs. price of $40.05 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2150% above the Business Services median (#99 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.
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