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Chiyoda CoTSE:8185 -0.81%56 Buyback Yield % is 4.36 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 121% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:8185 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円917.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Retail - Cyclical companies, Chiyoda Co ranks better than 88.37% 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 Chiyoda 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:8185 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Chiyoda 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.
Chiyoda Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chiyoda Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chiyoda 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.
Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.36 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Chiyoda Co and its competitors. This is 121% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Chiyoda Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.81 to 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #42 out of 361 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Chiyoda Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Chiyoda Co's current Buyback Yield % of 4.36 is 121% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 4.36. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.32. Chiyoda Co's value of 4.36 is 1262.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #42 out of 361 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chiyoda Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiyoda Co's Buyback Yield % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #42 out of 361 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Chiyoda Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.32. Chiyoda Co's value of 4.36 is 1262.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Chiyoda Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.81 to 4.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Chiyoda Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.32, based on 361 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. Chiyoda Co's current Buyback Yield % of 4.36 is 1262.5% above the industry median. 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 Chiyoda Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiyoda Co's current Buyback Yield % is 4.36, which is 121% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiyoda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円917.26, compared to a current price of 円975.00 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.36, which is 121% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 1262.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.32. Chiyoda Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.36 as of Sep. 02, 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 Chiyoda Co (TSE:8185) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円975.00 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円917.26.
GuruFocus considers Chiyoda Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8185:
Buyback Yield %: 4.36 (121% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: 円917.26 vs. price of 円975.00 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1262.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#42 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chiyoda Co Ltd operates shoe and clothing retail stores in Japan. The shoe segment accounts for roughly three-fourths of total company revenue. Chiyoda has more than 1,000 shoe stores, which sell both private-label and national brands and operate mainly under the names Shoe Plaza and Tokyo Shoes Retailing Center. The majority of Chiyoda's shoe sales are in the athletic footwear, adult men's, and adult women's categories. The remaining sales are in the clothing segment, where the company operates nearly 500 stores, mainly under the Mac-House brand name.
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