SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) Buyback Yield %: 2.47 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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TSE:3998 SuRaLa Net Co Ltd TSE:3998
65 GF Score
Price 円313.00
GF Value 円391.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is SuRaLa Net Co Buyback Yield %?

SuRaLa Net Co TSE:3998 -2.19% 65 Buyback Yield % is 2.47 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3998 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円391.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 79 Education companies, SuRaLa Net Co ranks better than 75.95% 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.

SuRaLa Net Co's current buyback yield was 2.47%.


SuRaLa Net Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SuRaLa Net 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.

SuRaLa Net Co Buyback Yield % Chart

SuRaLa Net Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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SuRaLa Net 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:3998 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SuRaLa Net 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.


SuRaLa Net Co Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SuRaLa Net Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SuRaLa Net Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

SuRaLa Net 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
=- (-48.402 + 0) / 2113.85
=2.29%

SuRaLa Net 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
=- (-48.402 + 0) / 2113.85
=2.29%

* 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 2.47 mean?
SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.47 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #19 out of 79 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is SuRaLa Net Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
SuRaLa Net Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.47. Based on the distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #19 out of 79 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SuRaLa Net Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SuRaLa Net Co's Buyback Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #19 out of 79 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places SuRaLa Net Co in the top 24% 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 Education company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Education 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 SuRaLa Net Co and its competitors. SuRaLa Net Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SuRaLa Net Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円391.98, compared to a current price of 円313.00 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.47. SuRaLa Net Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.47 as of Aug. 06, 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円313.00 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円391.98. GuruFocus considers SuRaLa Net Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3998:

  • Buyback Yield %: 2.47
  • GF Value™: 円391.98 vs. price of 円313.00 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SuRaLa Net Co Business Description

Address 1-14-10 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0047
SuRaLa Net Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in providing educational services through e-learning and operation consulting, marketing promotion and website operation.
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円313.00
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