The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Buyback Yield %: -16.29 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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TSE:3823 The Why How Do Co Inc TSE:3823
44 GF Score
Price 円33.00
GF Value 円58.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is The Why How Do Co Buyback Yield %?

The Why How Do Co TSE:3823 44 Buyback Yield % is -16.29 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3823 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円58.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Software companies, The Why How Do Co ranks worse than 84.64% 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 Why How Do Co's current buyback yield was -16.29%.


The Why How Do Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Why How Do 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.

The Why How Do Co Buyback Yield % Chart

The Why How Do Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.92 -13.33 0.00 -41.94 -10.45

The Why How Do Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -19.58 -41.94 -15.52 -10.45 -8.83

TSE:3823 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Why How Do 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.


The Why How Do Co Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Why How Do Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Why How Do Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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The Why How Do Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

The Why How Do Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 888.5) / 8502.417
=-10.45%

The Why How Do Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 685) / 7753.839
=-8.83%

* 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 -16.29 mean?
The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) has a Buyback Yield % of -16.29 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Why How Do Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #1091 out of 1289 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is The Why How Do Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Why How Do Co's current Buyback Yield % is -16.29. Based on the distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #1091 out of 1289 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Why How Do Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Why How Do Co's Buyback Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Why How Do Co ranks #1091 out of 1289 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places The Why How Do Co 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 The Why How Do Co and its competitors. The Why How Do Co's current Buyback Yield % is -16.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Why How Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円58.64, compared to a current price of 円33.00 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -16.29. The Why How Do Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823), the current Buyback Yield % is -16.29 as of Jul. 25, 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 The Why How Do Co (TSE:3823) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Why How Do Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円33.00 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円58.64. GuruFocus considers The Why How Do Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3823:

  • Buyback Yield %: -16.29
  • GF Value™: 円58.64 vs. price of 円33.00 (43.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Why How Do Co Business Description

Address 22 Aizumi-cho, Daisan Yamada Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0005
The Why How Do Co Inc formerly Acrodea Inc is a software company. It is mainly engaged in the development of platform services for smartphones and IoT related solutions. In addition, the company provides social game and application related development and services.
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