Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.61% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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TSE:5658 Nichia Steel Works Ltd TSE:5658
65 GF Score
Price 円409.00
GF Value 円327.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nichia Steel Works 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Nichia Steel Works TSE:5658 +0.49% 65 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5658 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円327.01 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Nichia Steel Works's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.61%.


Nichia Steel Works  (TSE:5658) 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.


Nichia Steel Works 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


TSE:5658 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Nichia Steel Works'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.


Nichia Steel Works 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nichia Steel Works's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nichia Steel Works's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Nichia Steel Works 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Nichia Steel Works'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 )
=(45.215 - 44.937) / 45.215
=0.61%

* 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 0.61 mean?
Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.61 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 Nichia Steel Works and its competitors.
Is Nichia Steel Works' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Nichia Steel Works' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.61. Overall, Nichia Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichia Steel Works' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
Nichia Steel Works' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.61 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Nichia Steel Works and its competitors. Nichia Steel Works's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichia Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円327.01, compared to a current price of 円409.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.61. Nichia Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.61 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 Nichia Steel Works (TSE:5658) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichia Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円409.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円327.01. GuruFocus considers Nichia Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5658:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.61
  • GF Value™: 円327.01 vs. price of 円409.00 (25.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nichia Steel Works Business Description

Address 6-74 Doui, Hyogo, Amagasaki, JPN, 660-0083
Nichia Steel Works Ltd is a manufacturer of steel wire products, fasteners and related products. The products are used in various fields such as construction and civil infrastructure. It offers low carbon steel wire products, hard drawn steel wire products, fasteners & special products and other special finished products.
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円409.00
Price
円327.01
GF Value