ARSWF (Arisawa Mfg Co) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 1.52% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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ARSWF Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd ARSWF
82 GF Score
Price $3.15
GF Value $2.22
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arisawa Mfg Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Arisawa Mfg Co ARSWF 82 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARSWF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.22. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Arisawa Mfg Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 1.52%.

Arisawa Mfg Co  (OTCPK:ARSWF) 3-Month 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

ARSWF vs APH, GLW: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arisawa Mfg Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arisawa Mfg Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arisawa Mfg Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Arisawa Mfg Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Arisawa Mfg Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(33.281 - 32.776) / 33.281
=1.52%

* 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.52 mean?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.52 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Arisawa Mfg Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.52. Overall, Arisawa Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arisawa Mfg Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
Arisawa Mfg Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.52 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Hardware company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. Arisawa Mfg Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.52. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.52. Arisawa Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.52 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (ARSWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.

Key valuation signals for ARSWF:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 1.52
  • GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $3.15 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Arisawa Mfg Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5208:Japan
Address 1-5-5 Minamihon town City, Niigata Prefecture, Joetsu, JPN, 943-8610
Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is a Japanese based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic materials of electronic materials. The company provides electronic materials used in personal computers and cellular phones; and optoelectronic materials such as Fresnel lenses for projection TV; electrical insulating materials; and structural materials. It also offers display materials comprising anti-reflection films, 3D display filters, special optical films, 3D display equipment, polarizing plates, hard-coating films, and projection screens.
82GF Score

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