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Kansai Paint CoFRA:KAP -1.94%86 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1333% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:KAP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Chemicals companies, Kansai Paint Co ranks better than 98.8% on this metric.
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. Kansai Paint Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kansai Paint Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KAP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0.6 Max: 11.8
Current: 8.6
During the past 13 years, Kansai Paint Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 11.80%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.60%.
FRA:KAP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 98.8% of 835
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs FRA:KAP: 8.60
Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) 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.
Kansai Paint Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:KAP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kansai Paint 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.
Kansai Paint Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kansai Paint Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Paint Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Kansai Paint 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 8.60 mean?
Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 8.60 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 Kansai Paint Co and its competitors. This is 1333% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #10 out of 835 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Kansai Paint Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kansai Paint Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 8.60 is 1333% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #10 out of 835 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kansai Paint Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Paint Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #10 out of 835 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kansai Paint Co in the top 1% 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Kansai Paint Co and its competitors. Kansai Paint Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.60, which is 1333% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Paint Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.50, compared to a current price of €15.20 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.60, which is 1333% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Kansai Paint Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.60 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.20 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.50.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Paint Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KAP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 8.60 (1333% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: €14.50 vs. price of €15.20 (4.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Paint Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of coatings and paint products. The company sells five primary types of products: automotive coatings, automotive refinish coatings, decorative coatings, protection coatings, and industrial coatings. The firm's automotive coatings include clear coat paints, top coat paints, and primers. The industrial coatings include paint and coatings for bridges, roads, storage tanks, power plants, and manufacturing facilities. It markets its products mainly to the automotive, marine, and construction industries.
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