Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Buyback Yield %: -16.74 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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TSE:2872 Seihyo Co Ltd TSE:2872
57 GF Score
Price 円2,000.00
GF Value 円2,376.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Seihyo Co Buyback Yield %?

Seihyo Co TSE:2872 -0.60% 57 Buyback Yield % is -16.74 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2872 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,376.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seihyo Co ranks worse than 80.94% 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.

Seihyo Co's current buyback yield was -16.74%.


Seihyo Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seihyo 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.

Seihyo Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Seihyo Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 -5.47 11.08 0.01 -16.16

Seihyo Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 11.08 9.64 0.01 0.00 -16.16

TSE:2872 vs KHC, GIS: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seihyo 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.


Seihyo Co Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seihyo Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2872
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Seihyo Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Seihyo Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-30.124 + 500) / 2907.016
=-16.16%

Seihyo 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
=- (-30.124 + 500) / 2907.016
=-16.16%

* 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 -16.74 mean?
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) has a Buyback Yield % of -16.74 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Seihyo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #450 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Seihyo Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Seihyo Co's current Buyback Yield % is -16.74. Based on the distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #450 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seihyo Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seihyo Co's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #450 out of 556 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Seihyo Co in the lower half of its industry. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. 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 Seihyo Co and its competitors. Seihyo Co's current Buyback Yield % is -16.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seihyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,376.52, compared to a current price of 円2,000.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -16.74. Seihyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872), the current Buyback Yield % is -16.74 as of Jul. 18, 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,000.00 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,376.52. GuruFocus considers Seihyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2872:

  • Buyback Yield %: -16.74
  • GF Value™: 円2,376.52 vs. price of 円2,000.00 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seihyo Co Business Description

Address 1785 Kizaki Shimoyama, Kita-ku, Niigata, JPN, 950-3304
Seihyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and wholesale of ice creams; and Japanese sweets, such as bamboo dumplings as well as the purchase and sale of frozen foods, rice cereals and general foods in Japan.
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円2,000.00
Price
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GF Value