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NIHON ISK CoTSE:7986 -1.30%82 Buyback Yield % is 2.00 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:7986 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,686.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Steel companies, NIHON ISK Co ranks better than 81.41% 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 ISK 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:7986 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NIHON ISK 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.
NIHON ISK Co Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NIHON ISK Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIHON ISK 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.
NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.00 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NIHON ISK Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, NIHON ISK Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #29 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is NIHON ISK Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
NIHON ISK Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.00 is near median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 3.16. Based on the distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #29 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIHON ISK Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIHON ISK Co's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #29 out of 156 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NIHON ISK Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, NIHON ISK Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.16 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 Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel 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 ISK Co and its competitors. NIHON ISK Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIHON ISK Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,686.01, compared to a current price of 円1,900.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.14. NIHON ISK Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.00 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 NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIHON ISK Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,900.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,686.01.
GuruFocus considers NIHON ISK Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7986:
Buyback Yield %: 2.00 (near median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: 円1,686.01 vs. price of 円1,900.00 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIHON ISK Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of commercial and household fireproof safe, producing and sale of dental and medical equipment, and steel furniture.
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