DLE (TSE:3686) Buyback Yield %: -0.65 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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TSE:3686 DLE Inc TSE:3686
41 GF Score
Price 円70.00
GF Value 円104.22
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is DLE Buyback Yield %?

DLE TSE:3686 -2.78% 41 Buyback Yield % is -0.65 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3686 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of 円104.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, DLE ranks worse than 61.85% 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.

DLE's current buyback yield was -0.65%.

DLE Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DLE'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.

DLE Buyback Yield % Chart

DLE Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.03 -0.29 0.00 0.00 -0.44

DLE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.99 -0.44

TSE:3686 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, DLE'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.

DLE Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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DLE Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

DLE's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-10.722 + 30.388) / 4475.144
=-0.44%

DLE's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-10.722 + 30.388) / 4475.144
=-0.44%

* 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 -0.65 mean?
DLE (TSE:3686) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.65 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on DLE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #201 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is DLE's Buyback Yield % too high?
DLE's current Buyback Yield % is -0.65. Based on the distribution chart, DLE ranks #201 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DLE has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLE's Buyback Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DLE ranks #201 out of 325 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places DLE 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 DLE and its competitors. DLE's current Buyback Yield % is -0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE (TSE:3686) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円104.22, compared to a current price of 円70.00 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.65. DLE's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 DLE (TSE:3686), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.65 as of Jul. 19, 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 DLE (TSE:3686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円70.00 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円104.22. GuruFocus considers DLE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3686:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.65
  • GF Value™: 円104.22 vs. price of 円70.00 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

DLE Business Description

Address 3-3-4 Kojimachi, 7th Floor, KDX Kojimachi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0083
DLE Inc is engaged in the entertainment business. It provides advertising and marketing services in Japan. The company's activities include animation, live entertainment, music, mobile apps, game development, and event planning. Further, it is also involved in the operation of in-house studios.
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