Science Arts (TSE:4412) Buyback Yield %: -0.12 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSE:4412 Science Arts Inc TSE:4412
77 GF Score
Price 円1,186.00
GF Value 円1,352.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Science Arts Buyback Yield %?

Science Arts TSE:4412 -5.72% 77 Buyback Yield % is -0.12 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4412 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,352.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Software companies, Science Arts ranks worse than 50.12% 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.

Science Arts's current buyback yield was -0.12%.


Science Arts Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Science Arts'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.

Science Arts Buyback Yield % Chart

Science Arts Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -4.01 -0.31 0.00 -6.49

Science Arts Semi-Annual Data
Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 -15.08 -6.49 -0.06

TSE:4412 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Science Arts'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.


Science Arts Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Science Arts's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Science Arts's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Science Arts Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Science Arts's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-0.011 + 774.908) / 11941.6
=-6.49%

Science Arts's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 12.4) / 19698.364
=-0.06%

* 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 -0.12 mean?
Science Arts (TSE:4412) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.12 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Science Arts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #647 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Science Arts' Buyback Yield % too high?
Science Arts' current Buyback Yield % is -0.12. Based on the distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #647 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Arts has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Arts' Buyback Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Science Arts ranks #647 out of 1291 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Science Arts in the lower half of its industry. 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Science Arts and its competitors. Science Arts's current Buyback Yield % is -0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Arts (TSE:4412) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,352.51, compared to a current price of 円1,186.00 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.12. Science Arts' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Science Arts (TSE:4412), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.12 as of Jul. 22, 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 Science Arts (TSE:4412) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Arts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,186.00 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,352.51. GuruFocus considers Science Arts to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4412:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.12
  • GF Value™: 円1,352.51 vs. price of 円1,186.00 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4412 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Science Arts Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Ozawa Building, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0825
Science Arts Inc is engaged in the development and sales of Buddycom, a live communication platform that connects deskless workers.
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