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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. Environmental Control Center Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) 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.
Environmental Control Center Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TSE:4657 vs WM, RSG, WCN: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Environmental Control Center 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.
Environmental Control Center Co 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Environmental Control Center Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Environmental Control Center Co's 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors.
Is Environmental Control Center Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Environmental Control Center Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Environmental Control Center Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Environmental Control Center Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
Environmental Control Center Co's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Waste Management 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 Environmental Control Center Co and its competitors. Environmental Control Center Co's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Environmental Control Center Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円474.96, compared to a current price of 円467.00 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Environmental Control Center Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Environmental Control Center Co (TSE:4657) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Environmental Control Center Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円467.00 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円474.96.
GuruFocus considers Environmental Control Center Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4657:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: 円474.96 vs. price of 円467.00 (1.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Environmental Control Center Co Ltd is a Japan based environmental consulting company with a focus on chemical analysis. It provides solutions for environmental problems by monitoring and consulting services for air, water, and soil in the general environment. In addition, it also offers environmental survey, analysis, consulting and designing services for environmental or waste management, environmental conservation and remediation of municipal, prefectural and national governments.
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