OAT Agrio Co (TSE:4979) Buyback Yield %: 0.77 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 59% Below Median

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TSE:4979 OAT Agrio Co Ltd TSE:4979
76 GF Score
Price 円2,448.00
GF Value 円2,315.49
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is OAT Agrio Co Buyback Yield %?

OAT Agrio Co TSE:4979 -2.74% 76 Buyback Yield % is 0.77 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:4979 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,315.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 52 Agriculture companies, OAT Agrio Co ranks better than 84.62% 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.

OAT Agrio Co's current buyback yield was 0.77%.


OAT Agrio Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OAT Agrio 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.

OAT Agrio Co Buyback Yield % Chart

OAT Agrio Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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OAT Agrio Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4979 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, OAT Agrio 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.


OAT Agrio Co Buyback Yield % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, OAT Agrio Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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OAT Agrio Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

OAT Agrio Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-197 + 0) / 21767.746
=0.91%

OAT Agrio Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-197 + 0) / 21767.746
=0.91%

* 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 0.77 mean?
OAT Agrio Co (TSE:4979) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.77 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on OAT Agrio Co and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, OAT Agrio Co ranks #8 out of 52 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is OAT Agrio Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
OAT Agrio Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.77 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.89. Based on the distribution chart, OAT Agrio Co ranks #8 out of 52 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OAT Agrio Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OAT Agrio Co's Buyback Yield % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, OAT Agrio Co ranks #8 out of 52 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places OAT Agrio Co in the top 15% 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Agriculture 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 OAT Agrio Co and its competitors. OAT Agrio Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.77, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OAT Agrio Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OAT Agrio Co (TSE:4979) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,315.49, compared to a current price of 円2,448.00 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.77, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.89. OAT Agrio Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 OAT Agrio Co (TSE:4979), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.77 as of Jul. 17, 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 OAT Agrio Co (TSE:4979) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OAT Agrio Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,448.00 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,315.49. GuruFocus considers OAT Agrio Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4979:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.77 (59% below median its 10-year median of 1.89)
  • GF Value™: 円2,315.49 vs. price of 円2,448.00 (5.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OAT Agrio Co Business Description

Address 1-3-1 Kanda Ogawa-machi, 8th Floor, NBF Ogawa-machi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0052
OAT Agrio Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the research, manufacture, and sale of agricultural chemicals and fertilizers.
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円2,448.00
Price
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