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Japan Smaller Capitalization FundJOF -1.45%36 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Asset Management companies, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks worse than 103626.84% 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. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
JOF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: -0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (NYSE:JOF) 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JOF vs RFMZ, BGT, PPT: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund'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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund'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 0.00 mean?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #999999 out of 965 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #999999 out of 965 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RFMZ and BGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund ranks #999999 out of 965 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund and its competitors. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund stock overvalued right now?
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Feb. 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.
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in smaller capitalization Japanese equity securities. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as banks, chemicals, construction, electric appliances, financing business, food, Information and Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, and others.
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