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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CJPRF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.2 Med: 0 Max: 4.2
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, Central Japan Railway Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.20%. The lowest was -0.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
CJPRF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.87% of 528
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs CJPRF: 1.00
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
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.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.00 mean?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.00 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #101 out of 528 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #101 out of 528 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #101 out of 528 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 3-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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.46, compared to a current price of $22.50 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $22.50 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.46.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.00
GF Value™: $24.46 vs. price of $22.50 (8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CJPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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