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Nintendo CoTSE:7974 +0.94%69 Buyback Yield % is 1.22 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:7974 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,156.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Interactive Media companies, Nintendo Co ranks better than 65.78% 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 Nintendo 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.
TSE:7974 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Nintendo 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.
Nintendo Co Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nintendo Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nintendo 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.
Nintendo Co (TSE:7974) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.22 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nintendo Co and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Nintendo Co ranks #77 out of 225 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Nintendo Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nintendo Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.22 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Based on the distribution chart, Nintendo Co ranks #77 out of 225 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nintendo Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nintendo Co's Buyback Yield % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nintendo Co ranks #77 out of 225 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Nintendo Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Interactive Media 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 Nintendo Co and its competitors. Nintendo Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.22, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nintendo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nintendo Co (TSE:7974) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,156.63, compared to a current price of 円7,080.00 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.22, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Nintendo Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Nintendo Co (TSE:7974), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.22 as of Jul. 17, 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 Nintendo Co (TSE:7974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nintendo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円7,080.00 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,156.63.
GuruFocus considers Nintendo Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7974:
Buyback Yield %: 1.22 (45% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: 円12,156.63 vs. price of 円7,080.00 (41.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nintendo started its video game console business in 1983 by launching the NES, and started its portable console business in 1989 by launching the Game Boy. Since then, the firm has focused on expanding the gaming population by delivering unique entertainment experiences on its original console systems. However, Nintendo not only makes game consoles, but also owns world-renowned IPs such as Super Mario, Pokemon, and Zelda, which have been a source of cash flow for 40 years.
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