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Global Information Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Information'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:4171 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Information'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.
Global Information Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Information's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Information'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.
Global Information (TSE:4171) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Global Information and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #999999 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Global Information's Buyback Yield % too high?
Global Information's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Global Information ranks #999999 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Information's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Information ranks #999999 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Global Information in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 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. 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 Global Information and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Information's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information (TSE:4171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,246.19, compared to a current price of 円1,665.00 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Global Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Global Information (TSE:4171), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 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 Global Information (TSE:4171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,665.00 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,246.19.
GuruFocus considers Global Information to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4171:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: 円1,246.19 vs. price of 円1,665.00 (33.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Information Inc is an information service company. It offers comprehensive information services, from providing market research reports, individual surveys, and customized research that meet research needs accurately. The Group has two reportable segments: Market and technology trend information provision business, and Other businesses.
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