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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. Kurita Water Industries's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.40%.
STU:KWI's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 91.62% of 1336
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs STU:KWI: 2.40
Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) 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.
Kurita Water Industries 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STU:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries'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 2.40 mean?
Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.40 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #112 out of 1336 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #112 out of 1336 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #112 out of 1336 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kurita Water Industries in the top 8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. Kurita Water Industries's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.29, compared to a current price of €41.88 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40 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 Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €41.88 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.29.
GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KWI:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.40
GF Value™: €35.29 vs. price of €41.88 (18.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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