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PiolaxTSE:5988 -2.03%65 Buyback Yield % is 57.58 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 1852% above its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates TSE:5988 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,131.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Vehicles & Parts companies, Piolax ranks better than 99.34% 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 Piolax'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:5988 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Piolax'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.
Piolax Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Piolax's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piolax'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.
Piolax (TSE:5988) has a Buyback Yield % of 57.58 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Piolax and its competitors. This is 1852% above median its historical median of 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Piolax ranks #2 out of 302 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Piolax's Buyback Yield % too high?
Piolax's current Buyback Yield % of 57.58 is 1852% above median its 10-year median of 2.95. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Piolax's value of 57.58 is 13943.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piolax ranks #2 out of 302 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Piolax has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piolax's Buyback Yield % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Piolax ranks #2 out of 302 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Piolax in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Piolax's value of 57.58 is 13943.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Piolax has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.41, based on 302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Piolax's current Buyback Yield % of 57.58 is 13943.9% above the industry median. 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 Piolax and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piolax's current Buyback Yield % is 57.58, which is 1852% above median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piolax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piolax (TSE:5988) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,131.41, compared to a current price of 円1,690.00 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 57.58, which is 1852% above median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 13943.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.41. Piolax's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Piolax (TSE:5988), the current Buyback Yield % is 57.58 as of Sep. 03, 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 Piolax (TSE:5988) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piolax stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,690.00 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,131.41.
GuruFocus considers Piolax to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5988:
Buyback Yield %: 57.58 (1852% above median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: 円3,131.41 vs. price of 円1,690.00 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13943.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#2 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5988 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piolax Inc is an automobile-related product producer. The company through its subsidiaries engages in two businesses automobile-related product and medical-related products in the US, UK, China, Thailand, and Indonesia. Its product portfolio includes coil springs, flat springs, wire forms, metal and plastic fasteners and unit assembly parts. It also produces equipment's to serve the medical industry which includes spiral catheter, and stent.
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