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Sekichu CoTSE:9976 +0.37%69 Buyback Yield % is 0.59 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 2850% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:9976 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,197.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekichu Co ranks better than 61.89% 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 Sekichu 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:9976 vs HD, LOW, FND: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekichu Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.59 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sekichu Co and its competitors. This is 2850% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #157 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Sekichu Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sekichu Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.59 is 2850% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Sekichu Co's value of 0.59 is 321.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #157 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekichu Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekichu Co's Buyback Yield % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #157 out of 412 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Sekichu Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Sekichu Co's value of 0.59 is 321.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Sekichu 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 0.14, 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. Sekichu Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.59 is 321.4% 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekichu Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.59, which is 2850% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekichu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,197.54, compared to a current price of 円1,077.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.59, which is 2850% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 321.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Sekichu Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.59 as of Jul. 15, 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,077.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,197.54.
GuruFocus considers Sekichu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9976:
Buyback Yield %: 0.59 (2850% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: 円1,197.54 vs. price of 円1,077.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 321.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#157 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekichu Co Ltd operates do-it-yourself stores, which provide wood, household items, housing materials, paints, gardening, plants, exteriors, and pet supplies. It also provides utensils, car articles, bicycles, and sports and leisure-time articles. The company operates in two segments, which include the Home Center Business handles a wide range of lifestyle-related products, including DIY supplies, household goods, car accessories, bicycles, leisure goods, and more. The Real Estate Leasing Business involves leasing real estate owned and managed by the company, as well as planning, constructing, and managing commercial facilities.
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