Nintendo Co (FRA:NTO) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:NTO Nintendo Co Ltd FRA:NTO
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Price €47.50
GF Value €65.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nintendo Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Nintendo Co FRA:NTO +2.11% 81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:NTO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €65.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Interactive Media companies, Nintendo Co ranks better than 72.62% 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. Nintendo Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nintendo Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:NTO' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5   Med: 0.3   Max: 2.9
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, Nintendo Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.90%. The lowest was -0.50%. And the median was 0.30%.

FRA:NTO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
72.62% of 431 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1 vs FRA:NTO: 0.30

Nintendo Co (FRA:NTO) 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.


Nintendo Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:NTO vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Nintendo 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.


Nintendo Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nintendo Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nintendo Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Nintendo 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 0.30 mean?
Nintendo Co (FRA:NTO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 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 Nintendo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Nintendo Co ranks #118 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Nintendo Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Nintendo Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Nintendo Co ranks #118 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nintendo Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nintendo Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nintendo Co ranks #118 out of 431 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Nintendo 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Nintendo Co and its competitors. Nintendo Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nintendo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nintendo Co (FRA:NTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €65.54, compared to a current price of €47.50 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.30. Nintendo Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Nintendo Co (FRA:NTO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 Nintendo Co (FRA:NTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nintendo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €47.50 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €65.54. GuruFocus considers Nintendo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NTO:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: €65.54 vs. price of €47.50 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Nintendo Co Business Description

Address 11-1 Hokotate-cho, Kamitoba, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8501
Nintendo started its video game console business in 1983 by launching the NES, and started its portable console business in 1989 by launching the Game Boy. Since then, the firm has focused on expanding the gaming population by delivering unique entertainment experiences on its original console systems. However, Nintendo not only makes game consoles, but also owns world-renowned IPs such as Super Mario, Pokemon, and Zelda, which have been a source of cash flow for 40 years.
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