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The historical data trend for World 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 Department Stores subindustry, World 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.
World Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World 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.
World Co (TSE:3612) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on World Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is World Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
World Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #999999 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #999999 out of 413 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places World Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.15. 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 0.15, based on 413 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. 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 World Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.62, compared to a current price of 円1,601.00 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,601.00 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.62.
GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: 円1,488.62 vs. price of 円1,601.00 (7.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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