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Sotoh CoTSE:3571 -0.56%60 Buyback Yield % is 3.73 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 222% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:3571 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円741.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sotoh Co ranks better than 91.54% 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 Sotoh 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Sotoh 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.
Sotoh Co Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sotoh Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sotoh 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.
Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.73 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sotoh Co and its competitors. This is 222% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Sotoh Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.15 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #22 out of 260 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Sotoh Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sotoh Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.73 is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 3.73. Based on the distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #22 out of 260 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sotoh Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sotoh Co's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sotoh Co ranks #22 out of 260 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sotoh Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Sotoh Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.15 to 3.73 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Sotoh Co and its competitors. Sotoh Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.73, which is 222% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sotoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円741.36, compared to a current price of 円707.00 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.73, which is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Sotoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Sotoh Co (TSE:3571), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.73 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 Sotoh Co (TSE:3571) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sotoh Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円707.00 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円741.36.
GuruFocus considers Sotoh Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3571:
Buyback Yield %: 3.73 (222% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: 円741.36 vs. price of 円707.00 (4.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3571 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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