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WatahanTSE:3199 +0.07%59 Buyback Yield % is 3.89 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 3.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:3199 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,659.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watahan ranks better than 87.23% 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 Watahan'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.
TSE:3199 vs HD, LOW, FND: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Watahan'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.
Watahan Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watahan's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watahan'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.
Watahan (TSE:3199) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.89 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Watahan and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 3.42. Over the past decade, Watahan's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 3.15 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Watahan ranks #53 out of 415 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Watahan's Buyback Yield % too high?
Watahan's current Buyback Yield % of 3.89 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 3.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Watahan's value of 3.89 is 2678.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watahan ranks #53 out of 415 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watahan has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watahan's Buyback Yield % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watahan ranks #53 out of 415 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Watahan in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Watahan's value of 3.89 is 2678.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Watahan's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 3.15 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.42 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Watahan 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 415 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. Watahan's current Buyback Yield % of 3.89 is 2678.6% 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 Watahan and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watahan's current Buyback Yield % is 3.89, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 3.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watahan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watahan (TSE:3199) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,659.90, compared to a current price of 円1,345.00 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.89, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.42 and 2678.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Watahan's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Watahan (TSE:3199), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.89 as of Jul. 17, 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 Watahan (TSE:3199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watahan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,345.00 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,659.90.
GuruFocus considers Watahan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3199:
Buyback Yield %: 3.89 (14% above median its 10-year median of 3.42)
GF Value™: 円1,659.90 vs. price of 円1,345.00 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2678.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#53 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watahan & Co Ltd engages in the retail, construction, and trading businesses in Japan. The company operates home improvement supercenters. It is also involved in the construction design, operation, maintenance, and management activities; civil engineering operations; construction of landscaping and facades; sales and rental of construction materials, nursing care; operation of parking lots; and parked vehicle management activities. In addition, it provides consultancy services related to building construction, maintenance, management, and renovation activities; and manufactures and constructs steel buildings and bridge frames, as well as earthquake-resistant bridges.
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