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Yamaha Motor CoYAMHF +2.48%84 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates YAMHF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yamaha Motor Co ranks better than 85.05% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Yamaha Motor Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamaha Motor Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YAMHF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.9 Med: 0 Max: 2
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Yamaha Motor Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.00%. The lowest was -6.90%. And the median was 0.00%.
YAMHF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 85.05% of 769
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs YAMHF: 1.50
Yamaha Motor Co (OTCPK:YAMHF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
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.
Yamaha Motor Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
YAMHF vs TSLA, GM, F: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Yamaha Motor Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
Yamaha Motor Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamaha Motor Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamaha Motor Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Yamaha Motor Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 mean?
Yamaha Motor Co (YAMHF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Yamaha Motor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #115 out of 769 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Yamaha Motor Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Yamaha Motor Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #115 out of 769 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamaha Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha Motor Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #115 out of 769 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Yamaha Motor Co in the top 15% 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Yamaha Motor Co and its competitors. Yamaha Motor Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaha Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha Motor Co (YAMHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.49, compared to a current price of $12.80 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. Yamaha Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yamaha Motor Co (YAMHF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 as of Jun. 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 Yamaha Motor Co (YAMHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.80 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.49.
GuruFocus considers Yamaha Motor Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YAMHF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.50
GF Value™: $9.49 vs. price of $12.80 (34.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YAMHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of motorcycles, marine products, and related equipment. The company operates through four reportable segments: Land Mobility, Marine, Robotics, and Financial Services. The Land Mobility segment includes motorcycles, highway vehicles, electric-assist bicycles, automobile engines, and components. The Marine segment handles outboard motors, water vehicles, boats, and fishing vessels. The Robotics segment provides surface mounters, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robots, and unmanned helicopters, while the Financial Services segment offers sales financing and leasing related to Yamaha products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Land mobility segment.
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