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The historical data trend for Halows 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Halows 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.
Halows Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Halows Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halows 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.
Halows Co (TSE:2742) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.38 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Halows Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #48 out of 99 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Halows Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Halows Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.38. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.33. Halows Co's value of 0.38 is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #48 out of 99 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halows Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halows Co's Buyback Yield % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #48 out of 99 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Halows Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.33. Halows Co's value of 0.38 is 15.2% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.33, based on 99 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. Halows Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.38 is 15.2% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halows Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halows Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co (TSE:2742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,065.60, compared to a current price of 円3,670.00 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.38 and 15.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.33. Halows Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.38 as of Aug. 05, 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,670.00 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,065.60.
GuruFocus considers Halows Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2742:
Buyback Yield %: 0.38
GF Value™: 円5,065.60 vs. price of 円3,670.00 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#48 of 99)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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