YLLWF (Yellow Hat) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.43% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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YLLWF Yellow Hat Ltd YLLWF
87 GF Score
Price $8.47
GF Value $7.66
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What is Yellow Hat 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Yellow Hat YLLWF 87 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YLLWF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.43%.


Yellow Hat  (OTCPK:YLLWF) 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


YLLWF vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Hat's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Yellow Hat 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Yellow Hat's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(85.919 - 85.548) / 85.919
=0.43%

* 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.43 mean?
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Yellow Hat and its competitors.
Is Yellow Hat's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Yellow Hat's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.43. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
Yellow Hat's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.43 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Yellow Hat and its competitors. Yellow Hat's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.43. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.43. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.43. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yellow Hat (YLLWF), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.43 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:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.43
  • GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $8.47 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 9882:Japan
Address 1-7-4 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Yellow Hat Head Office Building, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0032
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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