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Key TronicKTCC -0.39%62 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KTCC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,255 Hardware companies, Key Tronic ranks better than 52.19% 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. Key Tronic's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.90%.
KTCC's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 52.19% of 1255
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1
vs KTCC: -0.90
Key Tronic (NAS:KTCC) 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.
Key Tronic 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
KTCC vs BTCT, MCRP, QCLS: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Key Tronic'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.
Key Tronic 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Key Tronic's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Key Tronic'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 -0.90 mean?
Key Tronic (KTCC) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.90 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 Key Tronic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #600 out of 1255 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Key Tronic's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Key Tronic's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #600 out of 1255 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Key Tronic has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Tronic's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BTCT and MCRP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #600 out of 1255 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Key Tronic in the upper 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 Hardware company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Key Tronic and its competitors. Key Tronic's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Tronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic (KTCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.68, compared to a current price of $2.53 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. Key Tronic's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Key Tronic (KTCC), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90 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 Key Tronic (KTCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.53 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.68.
GuruFocus considers Key Tronic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KTCC:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.90
GF Value™: $2.68 vs. price of $2.53 (5.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Key Tronic Corporation provides electronic manufacturing services, including engineering, materials management, manufacturing and assembly, in-house testing, and distribution to various countries. The company serves diverse industries such as pest control, personal protection, air purification, automotive, medical technology, and utilities inspection equipment. Its primary services include integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, precision plastic molding, sheet metal fabrication, printed circuit board (PCB) and complete product assembly. Key Tronic operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Vietnam, and Mexico, recently expanding with a new facility in Arkansas. Revenue is generated mainly through contract manufacturing and service agreement.
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