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Nihon KohdenTSE:6849 -0.46%72 Buyback Yield % is 2.01 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:6849 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,162.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nihon Kohden ranks better than 86.53% 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 Nihon Kohden'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:6849 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Nihon Kohden'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.
Nihon Kohden Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nihon Kohden's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Kohden'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.
Nihon Kohden (TSE:6849) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.01 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nihon Kohden and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Nihon Kohden's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.33 to 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Kohden ranks #47 out of 349 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Nihon Kohden's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nihon Kohden's current Buyback Yield % of 2.01 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 3.57. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Kohden ranks #47 out of 349 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Kohden has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Kohden's Buyback Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nihon Kohden ranks #47 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nihon Kohden in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Nihon Kohden's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.33 to 3.57 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 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 Nihon Kohden and its competitors. Nihon Kohden's current Buyback Yield % is 2.01, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Kohden stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Kohden (TSE:6849) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,162.38, compared to a current price of 円1,514.00 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.01, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Nihon Kohden's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Nihon Kohden (TSE:6849), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.01 as of Jul. 25, 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 Nihon Kohden (TSE:6849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Kohden stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,514.00 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,162.38.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Kohden to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6849:
Buyback Yield %: 2.01 (109% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: 円2,162.38 vs. price of 円1,514.00 (30% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Kohden Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of medical electronic equipment. It offers monitoring and diagnostic equipment such as electroencephalographs, electrocardiographs, and patient monitors, along with related systems and consumables. The company operates as a single business segment and manages its activities comprehensively across three reportable regions: Japan, North America, and Other Regions.
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