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IcecoTSE:7698 +0.46%65 Buyback Yield % is -0.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7698 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,879.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 103 Retail - Defensive companies, Iceco ranks worse than 69.9% 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 Iceco'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:7698 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Iceco'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.
Iceco Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Iceco's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iceco'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.
Iceco (TSE:7698) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Iceco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iceco ranks #72 out of 103 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Iceco's Buyback Yield % too high?
Iceco's current Buyback Yield % is -0.12. Based on the distribution chart, Iceco ranks #72 out of 103 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iceco has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iceco's Buyback Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Iceco ranks #72 out of 103 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Iceco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.25, based on 103 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 Iceco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iceco's current Buyback Yield % is -0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iceco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceco (TSE:7698) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,879.93, compared to a current price of 円2,629.00 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.12. Iceco's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Iceco (TSE:7698), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.12 as of Jul. 15, 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 Iceco (TSE:7698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,629.00 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,879.93.
GuruFocus considers Iceco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7698:
Buyback Yield %: -0.12
GF Value™: 円1,879.93 vs. price of 円2,629.00 (39.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iceco Inc is principally involved in the wholesale of frozen foods and ice cream. The company is also engaged in the supermarket business, which operates a food supermarket. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Frozen food business.
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