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The historical data trend for Step 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:9795 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Step 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.
Step Co Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step 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.
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Step Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Step Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.55 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #999999 out of 62 companies in the Education industry.
Is Step Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Step Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 3.56. Based on the distribution chart, Step Co ranks #999999 out of 62 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's Buyback Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #999999 out of 62 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Step Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.39. Historically, Step Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.55 to 3.56 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 an Education company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Education companies is 0.39, based on 62 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. 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 Step Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Step Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,376.21, compared to a current price of 円2,300.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Sep. 08, 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,300.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,376.21.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: 円2,376.21 vs. price of 円2,300.00 (3.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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