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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 Securities Finance Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%.
JSFNF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.27% of 223
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs JSFNF: 1.70
Japan Securities Finance Co (OTCPK:JSFNF) 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 Securities Finance Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JSFNF vs V, MA, AXP: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Japan Securities Finance Co'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 Securities Finance Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Securities Finance Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Securities Finance Co'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 1.70 mean?
Japan Securities Finance Co (JSFNF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.70 as of Mar. 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 Securities Finance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Securities Finance Co ranks #44 out of 223 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Japan Securities Finance Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Japan Securities Finance Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Securities Finance Co ranks #44 out of 223 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Securities Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Securities Finance Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Japan Securities Finance Co ranks #44 out of 223 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Japan Securities Finance Co in the top 20% 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Credit Services company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Credit Services 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 Securities Finance Co and its competitors. Japan Securities Finance Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Securities Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Securities Finance Co (JSFNF) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.06, compared to a current price of $5.10 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70. Japan Securities Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Securities Finance Co (JSFNF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70 as of Mar. 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 Japan Securities Finance Co (JSFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Securities Finance Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.10 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06.
Key valuation signals for JSFNF:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.70
GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $5.10 (25.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Securities Finance Co Ltd operates in three business segments: Securities Finance, Trust Banking, and Real Estate Leasing. In the Securities Finance business, which makes up the vast majority of the company's total revenue, the company primarily provides loans for margin transactions where it earns revenue through fees and interest. The Securities Finance segment also earns fees through stock and bond lending and earns interest through bond financing and general loans. The Trust Banking business provides trust services, such as securities trust, and banking services, such as deposits and loans. The Real Estate Leasing business provides services for leasing and managing real estate. The company operates exclusively in Japan.
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