Seed Co (TSE:7743) Buyback Yield %: 2.35 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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TSE:7743 Seed Co Ltd TSE:7743
70 GF Score
Price 円535.00
GF Value 円543.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Seed Co Buyback Yield %?

Seed Co TSE:7743 -0.37% 70 Buyback Yield % is 2.35 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:7743 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円543.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Seed Co ranks better than 89.05% 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.

Seed Co's current buyback yield was 2.35%.


Seed Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seed 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.

Seed Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Seed Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
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Seed Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:7743 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Seed 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.


Seed Co Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Seed Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Seed Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Seed Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Seed Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-182.977 + -182.977) / 18341.196
=2.00%

Seed Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-182.977 + -182.977) / 18341.196
=2.00%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 2.35 mean?
Seed Co (TSE:7743) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.35 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Seed Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #38 out of 347 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Seed Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Seed Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.35 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Based on the distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #38 out of 347 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seed Co's Buyback Yield % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #38 out of 347 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Seed Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Seed Co and its competitors. Seed Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.35, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co (TSE:7743) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円543.95, compared to a current price of 円535.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.35, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.35 as of Aug. 01, 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円535.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円543.95. GuruFocus considers Seed Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7743:

  • Buyback Yield %: 2.35 (18% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: 円543.95 vs. price of 円535.00 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7743 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seed Co Business Description

Address 2-40-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 113-8402
Seed Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sells of contact lenses, glasses frames, and other eye care products in Japan. Its main products include SEED 1dayPure daily disposable lenses, SEED Fine disposable lenses, SEED S-1 high oxygen permeability hard contact lenses.
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