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KubotaWAR:KUB -1.16%97 Buyback Yield % is 0.14 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates WAR:KUB with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of zł15.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kubota ranks worse than 55.25% 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 Kubota'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.
WAR:KUB vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Kubota'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.
Kubota Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kubota's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kubota'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.
Kubota (WAR:KUB) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.14 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kubota and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Kubota ranks #200 out of 362 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Kubota's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kubota's current Buyback Yield % of 0.14 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.32. Kubota's value of 0.14 is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kubota ranks #200 out of 362 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kubota has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kubota's Buyback Yield % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kubota ranks #200 out of 362 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kubota in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.32. Kubota's value of 0.14 is 56.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Kubota has consistently been below 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 0.32, based on 362 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. Kubota's current Buyback Yield % of 0.14 is 56.3% below 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 Kubota and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kubota's current Buyback Yield % is 0.14, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kubota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kubota (WAR:KUB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł15.22, compared to a current price of zł12.75 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.14, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 56.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.32. Kubota's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Kubota (WAR:KUB), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.14 as of Sep. 01, 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 Kubota (WAR:KUB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kubota stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł12.75 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł15.22.
GuruFocus considers Kubota to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:KUB:
Buyback Yield %: 0.14 (70% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: zł15.22 vs. price of zł12.75 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#200 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:KUB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kubota SA is a polish footwear and clothing company. The company is engaged in the retail and wholesale segment of footwear, clothing, and accessories.
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