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Kimoto CoTSE:7908 -1.23%68 Buyback Yield % is 3.71 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:7908 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円250.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 730 Hardware companies, Kimoto Co ranks better than 91.92% 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 Kimoto 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kimoto 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.
Kimoto Co Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kimoto Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimoto Co'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.
Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.71 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kimoto Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Kimoto Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.53 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #59 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Kimoto Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kimoto Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.71 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.71. Based on the distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #59 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kimoto Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimoto Co's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kimoto Co ranks #59 out of 730 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kimoto Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Kimoto Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.53 to 3.71 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Kimoto Co and its competitors. Kimoto Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.71, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円250.41, compared to a current price of 円240.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.71, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Kimoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kimoto Co (TSE:7908), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.71 as of Jul. 16, 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 Kimoto Co (TSE:7908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimoto Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円240.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円250.41.
GuruFocus considers Kimoto Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7908:
Buyback Yield %: 3.71 (101% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: 円250.41 vs. price of 円240.00 (4.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimoto Co Ltd is a Japanese company involved in the manufacture and sale of various films for computer output, electrical equipment, printed circuits, optical equipment, and environmental measurements, among others.
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