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Maruchiyo YamaokayaTSE:3399 -0.86%81 Buyback Yield % is 0.25 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:3399 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,864.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 114 Restaurants companies, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks better than 61.4% 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.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruchiyo Yamaokaya'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:3399 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya'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.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruchiyo Yamaokaya'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.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.25 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Maruchiyo Yamaokaya and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks #44 out of 114 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Buyback Yield % too high?
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's current Buyback Yield % of 0.25 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.69. The Restaurants industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's value of 0.25 is 900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks #44 out of 114 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Buyback Yield % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks #44 out of 114 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Maruchiyo Yamaokaya in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's value of 0.25 is 900% above this benchmark. Historically, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.03, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Restaurants companies is 0.03, based on 114 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. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's current Buyback Yield % of 0.25 is 900% 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 Maruchiyo Yamaokaya and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's current Buyback Yield % is 0.25, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruchiyo Yamaokaya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,864.89, compared to a current price of 円4,015.00 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.25, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 900% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.03. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya'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 Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.25 as of Aug. 31, 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 Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,015.00 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,864.89.
GuruFocus considers Maruchiyo Yamaokaya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3399:
Buyback Yield %: 0.25 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: 円2,864.89 vs. price of 円4,015.00 (40.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 900% above the Restaurants median (#44 of 114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3399 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Corp is engaged in operating a direct chain ramen noodle restaurants called Ramen Yamaokaya mainly in Hokkaido and Kanto area. It has more than twenty-five types of regular menu. Its menu includes soy sauce, miso, salt, special miso, spicy miso, Premium soy sauce, and premium salt.
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