KLab (TSE:3656) Buyback Yield %: -30.22 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSE:3656 KLab Inc TSE:3656
46 GF Score
Price 円212.00
GF Value 円94.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KLab Buyback Yield %?

KLab TSE:3656 -1.40% 46 Buyback Yield % is -30.22 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3656 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円94.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Interactive Media companies, KLab ranks worse than 89.38% 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.

KLab's current buyback yield was -30.22%.


KLab Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLab'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.

KLab Buyback Yield % Chart

KLab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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KLab Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:3656 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, KLab'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.


KLab Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, KLab's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KLab's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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KLab Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

KLab's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 4787.225) / 28800.198
=-16.62%

KLab's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 4787.225) / 28800.198
=-16.62%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -30.22 mean?
KLab (TSE:3656) has a Buyback Yield % of -30.22 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KLab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KLab ranks #202 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is KLab's Buyback Yield % too high?
KLab's current Buyback Yield % is -30.22. Based on the distribution chart, KLab ranks #202 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KLab has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLab's Buyback Yield % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, KLab ranks #202 out of 226 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places KLab in the lower half of its industry. 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Interactive Media 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 KLab and its competitors. KLab's current Buyback Yield % is -30.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLab (TSE:3656) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円94.48, compared to a current price of 円212.00 — trading 124.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -30.22. KLab's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 KLab (TSE:3656), the current Buyback Yield % is -30.22 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 KLab (TSE:3656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円212.00 is trading 124.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円94.48. GuruFocus considers KLab to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3656:

  • Buyback Yield %: -30.22
  • GF Value™: 円94.48 vs. price of 円212.00 (124.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KLab Business Description

Address Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-6122
KLab Inc is the Japan-based software company. The principal activities of the company are planning, developing, and operating online mobile games. The company's business is broadly divided into two areas - game business and other business. The game business is focused on designing and developing online mobile games. The other business is involved in designing, developing, and providing smartphone-related applications, services, and server infrastructures. The company has an operational presence across China, Singapore, Japan and the United States.
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円212.00
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