Kobayashi Yoko CoTSE:8742 59 Buyback Yield % is 3.10 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 30900% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:8742 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円345.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 267 Capital Markets companies, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks better than 87.27% 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 Kobayashi Yoko 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:8742 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kobayashi Yoko 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.
Kobayashi Yoko Co Buyback Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobayashi Yoko 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.
Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.10 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. This is 30900% above median its historical median of 0.01. Over the past decade, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #34 out of 267 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.10 is 30900% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 3.69. Based on the distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #34 out of 267 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobayashi Yoko Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Yoko Co's Buyback Yield % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Yoko Co ranks #34 out of 267 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kobayashi Yoko Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Kobayashi Yoko Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.69 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Capital Markets 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.10, which is 30900% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円345.09, compared to a current price of 円550.00 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.10, which is 30900% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Kobayashi Yoko Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.10 as of Jul. 11, 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円550.00 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円345.09.
GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Yoko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8742:
Buyback Yield %: 3.10 (30900% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: 円345.09 vs. price of 円550.00 (59.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the provision of investment and financial services. The company is organized in following business segments - Investment/Financial Services, Living/Environment business, Sports Facilities, Real Estate business, and Internet Advertising and Other businesses.
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