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Yellow HatYLLWF 86 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YLLWF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yellow Hat ranks better than 88.79% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Yellow Hat's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.50%.
YLLWF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.79% of 553
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs YLLWF: 3.50
Yellow Hat (OTCPK:YLLWF) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Yellow Hat 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
YLLWF vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
Yellow Hat 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Hat's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.50 mean?
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.50 as of Mar. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Yellow Hat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #62 out of 553 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Yellow Hat's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Yellow Hat's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #62 out of 553 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #62 out of 553 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Yellow Hat in the top 11% 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Yellow Hat and its competitors. Yellow Hat's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.66, compared to a current price of $8.47 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yellow Hat (YLLWF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50 as of Mar. 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 Yellow Hat (YLLWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.47 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.66.
Key valuation signals for YLLWF:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.50
GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $8.47 (10.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YLLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
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