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Yokogawa ElectricYOKEY 88 Buyback Yield % is 0.95 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates YOKEY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.95 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 776 Industrial Products companies, Yokogawa Electric ranks better than 75.39% 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 Yokogawa Electric'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Yokogawa Electric'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.
Yokogawa Electric Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Yokogawa Electric's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yokogawa Electric'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.
Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.95 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Yokogawa Electric and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #191 out of 776 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Yokogawa Electric's Buyback Yield % too high?
Yokogawa Electric's current Buyback Yield % of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 0.88. Based on the distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #191 out of 776 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yokogawa Electric has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yokogawa Electric's Buyback Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #191 out of 776 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Yokogawa Electric in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Yokogawa Electric and its competitors. Yokogawa Electric's current Buyback Yield % is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yokogawa Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.95, compared to a current price of $69.09 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.88. Yokogawa Electric's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.95 as of Jul. 18, 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 Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokogawa Electric stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $69.09 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.95.
GuruFocus considers Yokogawa Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YOKEY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.95 (near median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: $50.95 vs. price of $69.09 (35.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YOKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation is a Japanese electrical engineering and software company. The company operates through three segments: Control, Measuring Instruments, and New Business etc. The Control segment offers sensors, analyzers, production control systems, software, and related services. The Measuring Instruments segment provides waveform, optical communication, signal, and various measuring devices. The New Business, etc. segment focuses on IoT- and AI-based services as well as biomass material operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Control segment.
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