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NIPPON KINZOKU CoTSE:5491 -0.11%62 Buyback Yield % is 3.54 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.50. GuruFocus rates TSE:5491 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円816.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Steel companies, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks better than 92.31% 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 NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
TSE:5491 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIPPON KINZOKU Co'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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.54 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.50. Over the past decade, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 3.50 to 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #12 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.54 is near median its 10-year median of 3.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 3.54. Based on the distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #12 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIPPON KINZOKU Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #12 out of 156 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NIPPON KINZOKU Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 3.50 to 3.54 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円816.07, compared to a current price of 円887.00 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.50. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.54 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円887.00 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円816.07.
GuruFocus considers NIPPON KINZOKU Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5491:
Buyback Yield %: 3.54 (near median its 10-year median of 3.50)
GF Value™: 円816.07 vs. price of 円887.00 (8.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the steel business. It is involved in the manufacturing of cold-rolled stainless steel strip polishing magnesium alloy belt and stainless steel processed products and other titanium alloy magnesium metal products.
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