Hikari Holdings Co (TSE:1445) Buyback Yield %: 0.40 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 74% Above Median

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TSE:1445 Hikari Holdings Co Ltd TSE:1445
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Price 円2,900.00
GF Value 円4,506.62
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What is Hikari Holdings Co Buyback Yield %?

Hikari Holdings Co TSE:1445 16 Buyback Yield % is 0.40 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:1445 with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,506.62. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Hikari Holdings Co's current buyback yield was 0.40%.


Hikari Holdings Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hikari Holdings 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.

Hikari Holdings Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Hikari Holdings Co Annual Data
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Hikari Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:1445 vs HON, MMM: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hikari Holdings 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.


Hikari Holdings Co Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hikari Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Hikari Holdings Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Hikari Holdings Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 65.099) / 1247
=-5.22%

Hikari Holdings Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-2.9 + 0) / 1244.1
=0.23%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.40 mean?
Hikari Holdings Co (TSE:1445) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.40 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hikari Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 0.23.
Is Hikari Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hikari Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.40 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. The Conglomerates industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Hikari Holdings Co's value of 0.40 is 263.6% above this industry median. Overall, Hikari Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
Hikari Holdings Co's Buyback Yield % of 0.40 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Hikari Holdings Co's value of 0.40 is 263.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.11, Hikari Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 0.11, based on 183 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. Hikari Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.40 is 263.6% 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 Hikari Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hikari Holdings Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.40, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Hikari Holdings Co (TSE:1445) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,506.62, compared to a current price of 円2,900.00 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.40, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 263.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.11. Hikari Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Hikari Holdings Co (TSE:1445), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.40 as of Jul. 21, 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 Hikari Holdings Co (TSE:1445) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,900.00 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,506.62.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1445:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.40 (74% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: 円4,506.62 vs. price of 円2,900.00 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 263.6% above the Conglomerates median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hikari Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1223-14 Kasahara-cho, Gifu Prefecture, Tajimi, JPN, 507-0901
Hikari Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in construction-related businesses with five reportable segments: Tile and Stone Processing and Sales Business, General Building Materials Business, Telecommunications Construction Business, Civil Engineering Work Business, and General Renovation Construction Business. The company provides a wide range of services, including processing and sales of interior and exterior materials, construction work using tiles and stone, telecommunications system design and supervision, public works projects like sewerage and road improvements, and comprehensive renovation work such as tile renovation and ultra-high pressure cleaning. It generates the majority of its revenue from the General Building Materials Business segment.
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