Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.25 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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SHSE:688981 Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp SHSE:688981
78 GF Score
Price ¥116.50
GF Value ¥70.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Semiconductor Manufacturing International Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Semiconductor Manufacturing International SHSE:688981 -6.04% 78 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.25 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688981 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥70.28 (Significantly Overvalued). 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.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current shares buyback ratio was -0.25%.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(7976.150 - 8000.408) / 7976.150
=-0.30%

Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(8000.408 - 8001.460) / 8000.408
=-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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.25 mean?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.25 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.25. Overall, Semiconductor Manufacturing International has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.25 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥70.28, compared to a current price of ¥116.50 — trading 65.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.25. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.25 as of Aug. 03, 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥116.50 is trading 65.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥70.28. GuruFocus considers Semiconductor Manufacturing International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688981:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.25
  • GF Value™: ¥70.28 vs. price of ¥116.50 (65.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Business Description

Address No. 18 Zhangjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Founded in 2000, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is the largest foundry in China and the third-largest globally after TSMC and Samsung Electronics, overtaking GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics in 2024. The company's headquarters and foundry are in Shanghai, with additional foundries in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its products are used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, memory, and "Internet of Things" products. SMIC employs 19,952 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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