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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. Namura Shipbuilding Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Namura Shipbuilding Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8AF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.6 Med: -0.1 Max: 0
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Namura Shipbuilding Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -12.60%. And the median was -0.10%.
FRA:8AF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 79.82% of 228
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs FRA:8AF: -0.10
Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) 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.
Namura Shipbuilding Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:8AF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Namura Shipbuilding 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.
Namura Shipbuilding Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Namura Shipbuilding Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Namura Shipbuilding Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Namura Shipbuilding 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 -0.10 mean?
Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #46 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Namura Shipbuilding Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Namura Shipbuilding Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #46 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Namura Shipbuilding Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Namura Shipbuilding Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Namura Shipbuilding Co ranks #46 out of 228 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Namura Shipbuilding Co in the top 20% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co and its competitors. Namura Shipbuilding Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Namura Shipbuilding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.08, compared to a current price of €24.20 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Namura Shipbuilding Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Namura Shipbuilding Co (FRA:8AF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Namura Shipbuilding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.20 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.08.
GuruFocus considers Namura Shipbuilding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8AF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: €12.08 vs. price of €24.20 (100.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8AF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Namura Shipbuilding Co Ltd is in the business of infrastructure development operating in Japan. The company is in the business of shipbuilding, ship repairs, design, production and installation of bridge, floodgate and steel structure. Its products are bulk carrier, ore carrier, oil tanker, and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) carrier. The company also constructs car carriers, container ships, and cement carriers. In addition, the company offers maintenance work on aluminum high-speed passenger ships.
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