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KDDISTU:DIP -0.59%86 Buyback Yield % is 3.76 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates STU:DIP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks better than 85.47% 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 KDDI'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:DIP vs TMUS, VZ, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.
KDDI Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KDDI'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.
KDDI (STU:DIP) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.76 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KDDI and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, KDDI's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.67 to 5.89. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #17 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is KDDI's Buyback Yield % too high?
KDDI's current Buyback Yield % of 3.76 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 5.89. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. KDDI's value of 3.76 is 3660% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #17 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's Buyback Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #17 out of 117 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places KDDI in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. KDDI's value of 3.76 is 3660% above this benchmark. Historically, KDDI's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.67 to 5.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 0.10, KDDI 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.10, based on 117 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. KDDI's current Buyback Yield % of 3.76 is 3660% 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 KDDI and its competitors. For the Telecommunication 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. KDDI's current Buyback Yield % is 3.76, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (STU:DIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.83, compared to a current price of €15.09 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.76, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 3660% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.10. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 KDDI (STU:DIP), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.76 as of Jul. 17, 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 KDDI (STU:DIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.09 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.83.
GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DIP:
Buyback Yield %: 3.76 (59% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: €14.83 vs. price of €15.09 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3660% above the Telecommunication Services median (#17 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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