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Kandenko CoSTU:5EY +4.32%63 Buyback Yield % is 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates STU:5EY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 528 Construction companies, Kandenko Co ranks better than 88.26% 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 Kandenko 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.
STU:5EY vs PWR, FIX, EME: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kandenko 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.
Kandenko Co Buyback Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kandenko Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kandenko 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.
Kandenko Co (STU:5EY) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kandenko Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, Kandenko Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 2.37 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #62 out of 528 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Kandenko Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kandenko Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.37 is near median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #62 out of 528 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kandenko Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kandenko Co's Buyback Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #62 out of 528 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kandenko Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Kandenko Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 2.37 to 2.57 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 Construction company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Construction industry context. 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 Kandenko Co and its competitors. Kandenko Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kandenko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co (STU:5EY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.50, compared to a current price of €33.80 — trading 133.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.57. Kandenko Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Kandenko Co (STU:5EY), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.37 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 Kandenko Co (STU:5EY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.80 is trading 133.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.50.
GuruFocus considers Kandenko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5EY:
Buyback Yield %: 2.37 (near median its 10-year median of 2.57)
GF Value™: €14.50 vs. price of €33.80 (133.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5EY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kandenko Co Ltd is a Japanese infrastructure and engineering company. The company organises itself into two segments: engineering and other. The engineering segment, which contributes nearly all the company's revenue, conducts electric engineering work for building construction and renovation, installs and maintains telecommunication systems, constructs and maintains power distribution lines and facilities, inspects and maintains nuclear power plants, and conducts civil engineering work. The company derives the vast majority of revenue domestically.
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