KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Buyback Yield %: 0.00 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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TSE:4556 KAINOS Laboratories Inc TSE:4556
40 GF Score
Price 円2,268.00
GF Value 円1,282.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is KAINOS Laboratories Buyback Yield %?

KAINOS Laboratories TSE:4556 40 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4556 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,282.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, KAINOS Laboratories ranks worse than 287356.03% 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.

KAINOS Laboratories's current buyback yield was 0.00%.


KAINOS Laboratories Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAINOS Laboratories'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.

KAINOS Laboratories Buyback Yield % Chart

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TSE:4556 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, KAINOS Laboratories'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.


KAINOS Laboratories Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, KAINOS Laboratories's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KAINOS Laboratories's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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KAINOS Laboratories Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

KAINOS Laboratories'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 + 0) / 9945.885
=0.00%

KAINOS Laboratories'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 + 0) / 9945.885
=0.00%

* 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 0.00 mean?
KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is KAINOS Laboratories' Buyback Yield % too high?
KAINOS Laboratories' current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KAINOS Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAINOS Laboratories' Buyback Yield % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places KAINOS Laboratories 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors. KAINOS Laboratories'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 KAINOS Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,282.88, compared to a current price of 円2,268.00 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. KAINOS Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,268.00 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,282.88. GuruFocus considers KAINOS Laboratories to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4556:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: 円1,282.88 vs. price of 円2,268.00 (76.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4556 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KAINOS Laboratories Business Description

Address 38-18, Hongo 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
KAINOS Laboratories Inc is focused on the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and related chemical products. It also manufactures, sells, and exports/imports physicochemical measuring equipment for medical use.
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