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MEC CoMECGF 89 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MECGF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.02 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 614 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 80.29% 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. MEC Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
MECGF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.29% of 614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs MECGF: 0.90
MEC Co (OTCPK:MECGF) 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.
MEC Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MECGF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC 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.
MEC Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC 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 0.90 mean?
MEC Co (MECGF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 as of Jun. 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 MEC Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #121 out of 614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is MEC Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
MEC Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #121 out of 614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #121 out of 614 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places MEC 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 Chemicals company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 MEC Co and its competitors. MEC Co'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 MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (MECGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.02, compared to a current price of $47.16 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 MEC Co (MECGF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Jun. 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 MEC Co (MECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.16 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.02.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MECGF:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90
GF Value™: $40.02 vs. price of $47.16 (17.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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