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The historical data trend for Kian Shen'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kian Shen's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kian Shen and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #999999 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Kian Shen's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kian Shen's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #999999 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kian Shen has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kian Shen's Buyback Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #999999 out of 339 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kian Shen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 339 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. 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 Kian Shen and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kian Shen's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kian Shen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen (TPE:1525) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.31, compared to a current price of NT$68.00 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Kian Shen's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$68.00 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.31.
GuruFocus considers Kian Shen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1525:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$56.31 vs. price of NT$68.00 (20.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kian Shen Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile body beams, stamping molds, and woodworking products. It provides automobile frames which include products for large, medium, and small-size trucks and coaches. The company has two operating segments; the Manufacturing department, and the Investment department. It derives a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing segment.
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