Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Buyback Yield %: -0.01 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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TSE:4436 Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd TSE:4436
68 GF Score
Price 円449.00
GF Value 円740.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Minkabu The Infonoid Co Buyback Yield %?

Minkabu The Infonoid Co TSE:4436 -4.47% 68 Buyback Yield % is -0.01 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4436 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円740.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Interactive Media companies, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks better than 50.44% 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.

Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current buyback yield was -0.01%.


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Minkabu The Infonoid Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minkabu The Infonoid 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.

Minkabu The Infonoid Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Minkabu The Infonoid Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
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Minkabu The Infonoid Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.02 -0.02 -0.02 -0.03 -0.01

TSE:4436 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Minkabu The Infonoid 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.


Minkabu The Infonoid Co Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:4436
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Minkabu The Infonoid Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-0.004 + 0.75) / 6286.33
=-0.01%

Minkabu The Infonoid Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-0.004 + 0.75) / 6286.33
=-0.01%

* 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 -0.01 mean?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.01 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #112 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Buyback Yield % is -0.01. Based on the distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #112 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Minkabu The Infonoid Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Buyback Yield % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #112 out of 226 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Minkabu The Infonoid Co in the upper 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Interactive Media 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Buyback Yield % is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円740.11, compared to a current price of 円449.00 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.01. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.01 as of Jul. 20, 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円449.00 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円740.11. GuruFocus considers Minkabu The Infonoid Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4436:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.01
  • GF Value™: 円740.11 vs. price of 円449.00 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Minkabu The Infonoid Co Business Description

Address 1-9-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0021
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd is engaged in the media and information solution services business. It operates through two primary segments: the Media Business and the Solutions Business. The Media Business centers on the Livedoor platform, offering both user- and professionally generated content through services such as Livedoor Blog, Livedoor News, MINKABU, and specialized media like Kstyle and MINKABU Choice. It earns revenue from advertising, paid services, and contracted production. The Solutions Business provides information solutions for financial institutions, including systems built with proprietary APIs and applications. It also manages Kabutan, a stock information service, generating income from setup fees, system development, and subscription-based services.
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円449.00
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円740.11
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