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Vistance NetworksVISN -0.88%50 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VISN with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,232 Hardware companies, Vistance Networks ranks worse than 65.02% 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. Vistance Networks's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.90%.
VISN's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 65.02% of 1232
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs VISN: -3.90
Vistance Networks (NAS:VISN) 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.
Vistance Networks 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VISN vs DGII, EXTR, BDC: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Vistance Networks'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.
Vistance Networks 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vistance Networks's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistance Networks'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 -3.90 mean?
Vistance Networks (VISN) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.90 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 Vistance Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistance Networks ranks #801 out of 1232 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Vistance Networks' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vistance Networks' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.90. Based on the distribution chart, Vistance Networks ranks #801 out of 1232 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vistance Networks has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistance Networks' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DGII and EXTR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vistance Networks ranks #801 out of 1232 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Vistance Networks 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 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 Vistance Networks and its competitors. Vistance Networks's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistance Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistance Networks (VISN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $11.21 — trading 270% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.90. Vistance Networks' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Vistance Networks (VISN), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.90 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 Vistance Networks (VISN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistance Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.21 is trading 270% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers Vistance Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VISN:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.90
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $11.21 (270% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VISN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vistance Networks Inc operates in the communications technology sector, providing solutions designed to support the delivery and management of communications services. It serves customers globally through teams involved in product development, implementation, and customer support. The company designs and develops network infrastructure and connectivity solutions focused on reliability and performance. Its offerings include intelligent networking technologies intended to support evolving communication requirements.
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