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Jafco Group CoSTU:JAF -2.78%77 Buyback Yield % is 4.04 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 32.39. GuruFocus rates STU:JAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 768 Asset Management companies, Jafco Group Co ranks better than 78.91% 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 Jafco Group 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:JAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Jafco Group 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.
Jafco Group Co Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Jafco Group Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jafco Group 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.
Jafco Group Co (STU:JAF) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.04 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Jafco Group Co and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 32.39. Over the past decade, Jafco Group Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 4.04 to 43.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Jafco Group Co ranks #162 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Jafco Group Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Jafco Group Co's current Buyback Yield % of 4.04 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 32.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 43.97. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Jafco Group Co's value of 4.04 is 1870.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jafco Group Co ranks #162 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jafco Group Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jafco Group Co's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Jafco Group Co ranks #162 out of 768 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Jafco Group Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Jafco Group Co's value of 4.04 is 1870.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Jafco Group Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 4.04 to 43.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.39 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Jafco Group 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 768 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. Jafco Group Co's current Buyback Yield % of 4.04 is 1870.7% 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 Jafco Group Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jafco Group Co's current Buyback Yield % is 4.04, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 32.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jafco Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jafco Group Co (STU:JAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.91, compared to a current price of €12.25 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.04, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 32.39 and 1870.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Jafco Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Jafco Group Co (STU:JAF), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.04 as of Jul. 14, 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 Jafco Group Co (STU:JAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jafco Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.25 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.91.
GuruFocus considers Jafco Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:JAF:
Buyback Yield %: 4.04 (88% below median its 10-year median of 32.39)
GF Value™: €11.91 vs. price of €12.25 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1870.7% above the Asset Management median (#162 of 768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jafco Group Co Ltd is a Japan-based investment and a financial-services provider that operates under a single segment: management of funds. The company operates through its subsidiaries in the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Korea. Its business involves investing in unlisted private equity companies to accomplish its objective of obtaining income and capital appreciation for its investors. The company also provides consulting services related to business management, stock listing support services, and comprehensive investment support services for business growth purposes.
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