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HEIWADO CoTSE:8276 -1.27%79 Buyback Yield % is 2.12 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:8276 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,758.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Retail - Cyclical companies, HEIWADO Co ranks better than 79.13% 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 HEIWADO 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 Department Stores subindustry, HEIWADO 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.
HEIWADO Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HEIWADO Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HEIWADO 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.
HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.12 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on HEIWADO Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 3.73. Over the past decade, HEIWADO Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.81 to 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, HEIWADO Co ranks #86 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is HEIWADO Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
HEIWADO Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.12 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 3.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 6.49. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.16. HEIWADO Co's value of 2.12 is 1225% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HEIWADO Co ranks #86 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HEIWADO Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HEIWADO Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HEIWADO Co ranks #86 out of 412 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places HEIWADO Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.16. HEIWADO Co's value of 2.12 is 1225% above this benchmark. Historically, HEIWADO Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.81 to 6.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 0.16, HEIWADO 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 0.16, based on 412 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. HEIWADO Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.12 is 1225% 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 HEIWADO Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HEIWADO Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.12, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HEIWADO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,758.86, compared to a current price of 円2,558.00 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.12, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 1225% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.16. HEIWADO Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.12 as of Jul. 24, 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 HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HEIWADO Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,558.00 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,758.86.
GuruFocus considers HEIWADO Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8276:
Buyback Yield %: 2.12 (43% below median its 10-year median of 3.73)
GF Value™: 円2,758.86 vs. price of 円2,558.00 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1225% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#86 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8276 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HEIWADO Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is mainly engaged in the retail business. The company's stores offer a broad range of merchandise, including foods, apparel, housing-related goods, etc. The company also operates restaurant businesses, sales of books, CDs and DVDs, rental shops of CDs and DVDs, and others. The majority of the company's stores are located in Japan, with around half of them being located in the Shiga Prefecture, and the rest in other areas of Japan. The company also operates several department stores in Hunan province, China.
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