DSECF (Daiwa Securities Group) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.33% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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DSECF Daiwa Securities Group Inc DSECF
75 GF Score
Price $9.69
GF Value $9.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Daiwa Securities Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Daiwa Securities Group DSECF -0.97% 75 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DSECF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 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. Daiwa Securities Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.33%.


Daiwa Securities Group  (OTCPK:DSECF) 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.


Daiwa Securities Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


DSECF vs MS, GS, SCHW: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Daiwa Securities Group'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.


Daiwa Securities Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Daiwa Securities Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daiwa Securities Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Daiwa Securities Group 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Daiwa Securities Group'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 )
=(1381.129 - 1385.647) / 1381.129
=-0.33%

* 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 -0.33 mean?
Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.33 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 Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors.
Is Daiwa Securities Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Daiwa Securities Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.33. Overall, Daiwa Securities Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa Securities Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to MS and GS?
Daiwa Securities Group's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.33 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Capital Markets 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 Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors. Daiwa Securities Group's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa Securities Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.00, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.33. Daiwa Securities Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.33 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.00. GuruFocus considers Daiwa Securities Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DSECF:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.33
  • GF Value™: $9.00 vs. price of $9.69 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Daiwa Securities Group Business Description

Address 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Gran Tokyo North Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6751
Daiwa Securities Group Inc is a Japan-based financial services company. The company operates through four segments. The Asset Management Division manages investment trusts, funds, and corporations across assets, including private equity, real estate, renewable energy, and infrastructure, while also offering advisory services to institutional investors in Japan and overseas. The Global Markets & Investment Banking Division handles sales and trading of securities, foreign exchange, and derivatives, and provides underwriting and M&A advisory. The Wealth Management Division serves individuals and private corporate clients with diverse financial products. Others include subsidiary management, information services, administration, and real estate leasing.
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