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Ocean SystemTSE:3096 -0.56%81 Buyback Yield % is 0.35 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:3096 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,300.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Retail - Defensive companies, Ocean System ranks worse than 53.76% 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.
The historical data trend for Ocean System'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, Ocean System'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.
Ocean System Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ocean System's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean System'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.
Ocean System (TSE:3096) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.35 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ocean System and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, Ocean System's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.35 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #50 out of 93 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Ocean System's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ocean System's current Buyback Yield % of 0.35 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 3.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.47. Ocean System's value of 0.35 is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #50 out of 93 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean System has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean System's Buyback Yield % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #50 out of 93 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ocean System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.47. Ocean System's value of 0.35 is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ocean System's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.35 to 3.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Ocean System has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.47, based on 93 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. Ocean System's current Buyback Yield % of 0.35 is 25.5% below 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 Ocean System and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean System's current Buyback Yield % is 0.35, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System (TSE:3096) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,300.64, compared to a current price of 円1,602.00 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.35, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 25.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.47. Ocean System's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Ocean System (TSE:3096), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.35 as of Aug. 29, 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 Ocean System (TSE:3096) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,602.00 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,300.64.
GuruFocus considers Ocean System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3096:
Buyback Yield %: 0.35 (90% below median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: 円1,300.64 vs. price of 円1,602.00 (23.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#50 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean System Corp is a Japan-based company engages in the supermarket, lunch service, foodstuff delivery, and contract management of dining hall and food service businesses. The company's segment includes Supermarket Business, Gyomu Supermarket Business, Lunch box meal business, Food delivery business, and Hotels and other businesses. The company generates key revenue from the Gyomu Supermarket Business.
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