VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.20% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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NGO:2467 VLC Holdings Co Ltd NGO:2467
53 GF Score
Price 円175.00
GF Value 円137.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is VLC Holdings Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

VLC Holdings Co NGO:2467 -3.85% 53 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:2467 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円137.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,798 Software companies, VLC Holdings Co ranks worse than 69.02% 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. VLC Holdings Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.20%.

NGO:2467's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
69.02% of 1798 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.2 vs NGO:2467: -7.20

VLC Holdings Co  (NGO:2467) 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.


VLC Holdings Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


NGO:2467 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, VLC Holdings 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.


VLC Holdings Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, VLC Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VLC Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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VLC Holdings Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

VLC Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2025 )
=(12.931 - 13.861) / 12.931
=-7.2%

* 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 -7.20 mean?
VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.20 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 VLC Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #1241 out of 1798 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is VLC Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
VLC Holdings Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20. Based on the distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #1241 out of 1798 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VLC Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VLC Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, VLC Holdings Co ranks #1241 out of 1798 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places VLC Holdings Co 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 Software company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 VLC Holdings Co and its competitors. VLC Holdings Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VLC Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円137.52, compared to a current price of 円175.00 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20. VLC Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20 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 VLC Holdings Co (NGO:2467) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VLC Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円175.00 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円137.52. GuruFocus considers VLC Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2467:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.20
  • GF Value™: 円137.52 vs. price of 円175.00 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VLC Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 2, No. 2, Chuo-ku Nihombashi Bashoku-cho, Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0002
VLC Holdings Co Ltd provides consultancy services. It also offers compliance management, internet marketing research and other survey services. Its consulting business includes information security, marketing research through internet and sales promotion. It provides other services related to cybersecurity products.
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