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North Pacific BankTSE:8524 -8.69%63 Buyback Yield % is 0.58 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:8524 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円781.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 622 Banks companies, North Pacific Bank ranks better than 56.59% 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.
North Pacific Bank Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for North Pacific Bank'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.
North Pacific Bank Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, North Pacific Bank'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.
North Pacific Bank Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, North Pacific Bank's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Pacific Bank'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.
North Pacific Bank (TSE:8524) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.58 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on North Pacific Bank and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, North Pacific Bank ranks #270 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is North Pacific Bank's Buyback Yield % too high?
North Pacific Bank's current Buyback Yield % of 0.58 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. North Pacific Bank's value of 0.58 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Pacific Bank ranks #270 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, North Pacific Bank has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Pacific Bank's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, North Pacific Bank ranks #270 out of 622 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts North Pacific Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. North Pacific Bank's value of 0.58 is 34.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.43, North Pacific Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 622 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. North Pacific Bank's current Buyback Yield % of 0.58 is 34.9% 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 North Pacific Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Pacific Bank's current Buyback Yield % is 0.58, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Pacific Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Pacific Bank (TSE:8524) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円781.69, compared to a current price of 円1,114.00 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.58, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 34.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. North Pacific Bank's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 North Pacific Bank (TSE:8524), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.58 as of Jul. 19, 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 North Pacific Bank (TSE:8524) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Pacific Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,114.00 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円781.69.
GuruFocus considers North Pacific Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8524:
Buyback Yield %: 0.58 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: 円781.69 vs. price of 円1,114.00 (42.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% above the Banks median (#270 of 622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Pacific Bank Ltd is engaged in the provision of banking products and services. The firm offers time deposit, reserve deposit, government/ public bonds, asset management support services, smartphone-based services, including real-time updates on account balances and transactions, including deposits and withdrawals, along with cashless payment based on QR codes.
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