Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Buyback Yield %: 2.54 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 31% Above Median


TSE:2170 Link and Motivation Inc TSE:2170
86 GF Score
Price 円585.00
GF Value 円612.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Link and Motivation Buyback Yield %?

Link and Motivation TSE:2170 -0.17% 86 Buyback Yield % is 2.54 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円612.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks better than 81.16% 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.

Link and Motivation's current buyback yield was 2.54%.


Link and Motivation Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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.

Link and Motivation Buyback Yield % Chart

Link and Motivation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.57 0.00 2.18 2.36 0.00

Link and Motivation Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.94 0.56 0.16 0.00 2.65

TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.


Link and Motivation Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Link and Motivation Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Link and Motivation's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 56688.807
=0.00%

Link and Motivation's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-1586 + 0) / 59737.272
=2.65%

* 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 2.54 mean?
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.54 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #81 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Link and Motivation's Buyback Yield % too high?
Link and Motivation's current Buyback Yield % of 2.54 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Link and Motivation's value of 2.54 is 2440% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #81 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's Buyback Yield % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #81 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Link and Motivation in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Link and Motivation's value of 2.54 is 2440% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Link and Motivation 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 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. Link and Motivation's current Buyback Yield % of 2.54 is 2440% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business 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. Link and Motivation's current Buyback Yield % is 2.54, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円612.61, compared to a current price of 円585.00 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.54, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 2440% above the Business Services industry median of 0.10. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.54 as of Jul. 13, 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円585.00 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円612.61. GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:

  • Buyback Yield %: 2.54 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: 円612.61 vs. price of 円585.00 (4.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2440% above the Business Services median (#81 of 430)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link and Motivation Business Description

Address 4-12-15 Ginza, Kabukiza Tower,15th Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0061
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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