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Yamato Kogyo CoYMTKF 80 Buyback Yield % is 3.42 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates YMTKF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.30. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Steel companies, Yamato Kogyo Co ranks better than 91.67% 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 Yamato Kogyo 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.
YMTKF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Yamato Kogyo 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.
Yamato Kogyo Co Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Yamato Kogyo Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamato Kogyo 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.
Yamato Kogyo Co (YMTKF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.42 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Yamato Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Yamato Kogyo Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamato Kogyo Co ranks #13 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Yamato Kogyo Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Yamato Kogyo Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.42 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.54. Based on the distribution chart, Yamato Kogyo Co ranks #13 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamato Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamato Kogyo Co's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Yamato Kogyo Co ranks #13 out of 156 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Yamato Kogyo Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Yamato Kogyo Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 3.54 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 Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel 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 Yamato Kogyo Co and its competitors. Yamato Kogyo Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.42, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamato Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamato Kogyo Co (YMTKF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 3.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.30, compared to a current price of $50.41 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.42, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Yamato Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Yamato Kogyo Co (YMTKF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.42 as of Jul. 16, 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 Yamato Kogyo Co (YMTKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.41 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.30.
Key valuation signals for YMTKF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.42 (122% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: $34.30 vs. price of $50.41 (47% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YMTKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamato Kogyo Co Ltd is engaged in the iron and steel business. The company operates through four reportable segments: Iron and Steel Business (Japan), Iron and Steel Business (Thailand), Iron and Steel Business (Indonesia), and Railway Supplies Business. The Japanese segment handles H-beams, channel steel, steel sheet piles, and shipbuilding steel; the Thailand segment produces H-shaped steel and steel angle; the Indonesian segment manufactures H-beams and equal-leg angle steel; while the Railway Supplies segment provides turnouts, expansion joints, insulated rails, and derailment prevention guards.
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