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AITSE:4388 -2.43%78 Buyback Yield % is 3.70 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 561% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:4388 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,089.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Hardware companies, AI ranks better than 91.38% 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 AI'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:4388 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AI'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.
AI Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AI's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AI'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.
AI (TSE:4388) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.70 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AI and its competitors. This is 561% above median its historical median of 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, AI ranks #63 out of 731 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is AI's Buyback Yield % too high?
AI's current Buyback Yield % of 3.70 is 561% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Based on the distribution chart, AI ranks #63 out of 731 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AI has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AI's Buyback Yield % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AI ranks #63 out of 731 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places AI in the top 9% 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 a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 AI and its competitors. AI's current Buyback Yield % is 3.70, which is 561% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AI (TSE:4388) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,089.73, compared to a current price of 円361.00 — trading 66.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.70, which is 561% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. AI's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 AI (TSE:4388), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.70 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 AI (TSE:4388) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円361.00 is trading 66.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,089.73.
GuruFocus considers AI to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4388:
Buyback Yield %: 3.70 (561% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: 円1,089.73 vs. price of 円361.00 (66.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4388 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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