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Kirin Holdings CoFRA:KIR -2.56%73 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:KIR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 98 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Kirin Holdings Co ranks better than 64.29% 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. Kirin Holdings Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirin Holdings Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KIR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.6 Med: 1 Max: 3
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Kirin Holdings Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.00%. The lowest was -1.60%. And the median was 1.00%.
FRA:KIR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 64.29% of 98
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: -0.35
vs FRA:KIR: 0.10
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) 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.
Kirin Holdings Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:KIR vs STZ, TAP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Kirin Holdings 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.
Kirin Holdings Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kirin Holdings Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirin Holdings Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Kirin Holdings 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?
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 as of Jun. 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 Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #35 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Kirin Holdings Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kirin Holdings Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #35 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirin Holdings Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #35 out of 98 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Kirin Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. Kirin Holdings Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.70, compared to a current price of €15.60 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Kirin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Jun. 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 Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.60 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.70.
GuruFocus considers Kirin Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KIR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10 (90% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: €13.70 vs. price of €15.60 (13.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirin is the second-largest brewer in Japan with a 28% market share. It holds a top share in the happoshu (low-malt beer) and new genre (no-malt beer) categories. Apart from beer, it also operates a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverage products in Japan. It has made several acquisitions, including Lion Nathan and National Foods in Australia, the second-largest Brazilian brewer Schincariol and Myanmar's biggest brewer over the past decade. It sold the businesses in Brazil and Myanmar in 2017 and 2023, respectively. In 2023, the company made a tender offer to bring Fancl on as a wholly owned subsidiary. Its revenue accounts for roughly 5% of Kirin's total sales. Its overseas business, which includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, represents about 40% of the group's revenue.
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