MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Buyback Yield %: 5.86 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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TSE:3901 MarkLines Co Ltd TSE:3901
78 GF Score
Price 円1,338.00
GF Value 円3,309.31
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MarkLines Co Buyback Yield %?

MarkLines Co TSE:3901 -1.98% 78 Buyback Yield % is 5.86 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3901 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,309.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Interactive Media companies, MarkLines Co ranks better than 84.96% 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.

MarkLines Co's current buyback yield was 5.86%.


MarkLines Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MarkLines 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.

MarkLines Co Buyback Yield % Chart

MarkLines Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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MarkLines Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:3901 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, MarkLines 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.


MarkLines Co Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


TSE:3901
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MarkLines Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

MarkLines Co'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
=- (-999.827 + 0) / 19209.729
=5.20%

MarkLines Co'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
=- (-999.827 + 0) / 19209.729
=5.20%

* 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 5.86 mean?
MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.86 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MarkLines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #34 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is MarkLines Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
MarkLines Co's current Buyback Yield % is 5.86. Based on the distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #34 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MarkLines Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MarkLines Co's Buyback Yield % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #34 out of 226 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places MarkLines Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 MarkLines Co and its competitors. MarkLines Co's current Buyback Yield % is 5.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MarkLines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,309.31, compared to a current price of 円1,338.00 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.86. MarkLines Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.86 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,338.00 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,309.31. GuruFocus considers MarkLines Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3901:

  • Buyback Yield %: 5.86
  • GF Value™: 円3,309.31 vs. price of 円1,338.00 (59.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MarkLines Co Business Description

Address 2-11-1 Nagatacho, 14th Floor, Sanno Park Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6114
MarkLines Co Ltd engages in the provision of an automotive industrial portal. The company's Information Platform offers online information services, including information about suppliers, such as who supplies whom, plant data, and market trends; sales and production statistics; reports on technology and market trends; and model plan data comprising forecasts. It also provides B2B promotional support and advertisement services that include promotional emails and banner ads under the LINES name to its Information Platform members. The company serves OEMs, parts suppliers, and material suppliers.
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円1,338.00
Price
円3,309.31
GF Value