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AqualineTSE:6173 21 Buyback Yield % is -567.47 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6173 with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of 円44.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, Aqualine ranks worse than 99.77% 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 Aqualine'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:6173 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualine'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.
Aqualine Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aqualine's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aqualine'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.
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a Buyback Yield % of -567.47 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Aqualine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #429 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Aqualine's Buyback Yield % too high?
Aqualine's current Buyback Yield % is -567.47. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #429 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aqualine has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualine's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #429 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Aqualine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 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. 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 Aqualine and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqualine's current Buyback Yield % is -567.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine (TSE:6173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円44.40, compared to a current price of 円13.00 — trading 70.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -567.47. Aqualine's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 10 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173), the current Buyback Yield % is -567.47 as of Jul. 22, 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円13.00 is trading 70.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円44.40.
GuruFocus considers Aqualine to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6173:
Buyback Yield %: -567.47
GF Value™: 円44.40 vs. price of 円13.00 (70.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aqualine Ltd is engaged in the repair of water supply products. The company operates in three reportable segments. The Water-related Service Support Business provides support to franchisees, including call center operations for emergency water-related trouble repairs and response, sales and installation of water-related products, and other repair work. The Advertising Media Business sells internet advertising in the field of emergency care. The Mineral Water Business involves the sale of mineral water and the handling of water dispensers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water-related Service Support Business segment.
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