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Asahi Printing CoTSE:3951 +0.11%66 Buyback Yield % is 2.73 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:3951 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円980.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Packaging & Containers companies, Asahi Printing Co ranks better than 82.98% 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 historical data trend for Asahi Printing 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.
TSE:3951 vs SW, PKG, IP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asahi Printing Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.73 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #16 out of 94 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Asahi Printing Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Asahi Printing Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.73 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. The Packaging & Containers industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Asahi Printing Co's value of 2.73 is 4100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #16 out of 94 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asahi Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Printing Co's Buyback Yield % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #16 out of 94 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Asahi Printing Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Asahi Printing Co's value of 2.73 is 4100% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 0.07, Asahi Printing Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.07, based on 94 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. Asahi Printing Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.73 is 4100% above the industry median. 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 Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Printing Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.73, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円980.27, compared to a current price of 円884.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.73, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 4100% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.07. Asahi Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.73 as of Jul. 31, 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円884.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円980.27.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Printing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3951:
Buyback Yield %: 2.73 (126% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: 円980.27 vs. price of 円884.00 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4100% above the Packaging & Containers median (#16 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of printing and packaging materials. In addition, the company also engages in the temporary staffing business. The company operates in three segments, which include the Printing and packaging business, the Packaging Systems Sales Business, and Others.
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