MXCLF (MAX Co) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.16 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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MXCLF MAX Co Ltd MXCLF
74 GF Score
Price $2.59
GF Value $1.79
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MAX Co Shares Buyback Ratio %?

MAX Co MXCLF 74 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.16 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.79. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. MAX Co's current shares buyback ratio was 2.16%.

MAX Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

MAX Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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.

MAX Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

MAX Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 0.00 1.66 1.19 2.20

MAX Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 1.35 0.81 0.00 0.01
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MAX Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

MAX Co's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(183.851 - 179.815) / 183.851
=2.20%

MAX Co's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(179.815 - 179.790) / 179.815
=0.01%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.16 mean?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.16 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors.
Is MAX Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
MAX Co's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.16. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to SNA and RBC?
MAX Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.16 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Shares 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors. MAX Co's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.16. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.79, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.16. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MAX Co (MXCLF), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.16 as of Aug. 22, 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.79.

Key valuation signals for MXCLF:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.16
  • GF Value™: $1.79 vs. price of $2.59 (44.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MXCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MAX Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6454:Japan
Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
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