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MicroPort ScientificFRA:MSK 42 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSK with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, MicroPort Scientific ranks worse than 55.05% 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. MicroPort Scientific's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.60%.
FRA:MSK's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 55.05% of 545
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -2.6
vs FRA:MSK: -3.60
MicroPort Scientific (FRA:MSK) 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.
MicroPort Scientific 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:MSK vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, MicroPort Scientific'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.
MicroPort Scientific 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, MicroPort Scientific's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MicroPort Scientific'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 -3.60 mean?
MicroPort Scientific (FRA:MSK) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MicroPort Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MicroPort Scientific ranks #300 out of 545 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is MicroPort Scientific's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
MicroPort Scientific's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60. Based on the distribution chart, MicroPort Scientific ranks #300 out of 545 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MicroPort Scientific has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MicroPort Scientific's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, MicroPort Scientific ranks #300 out of 545 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places MicroPort Scientific in the lower half of its industry. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 MicroPort Scientific and its competitors. MicroPort Scientific's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MicroPort Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MicroPort Scientific (FRA:MSK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.99, compared to a current price of €0.65 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60. MicroPort Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 MicroPort Scientific (FRA:MSK), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MicroPort Scientific (FRA:MSK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MicroPort Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.65 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.99.
GuruFocus considers MicroPort Scientific to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MSK:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.60
GF Value™: €0.99 vs. price of €0.65 (34.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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