Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.00% (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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FRA:SUI Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd FRA:SUI
80 GF Score
Price €14.50
GF Value €14.08
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What is Sekisui Chemical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Sekisui Chemical Co FRA:SUI +0.69% 80 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:SUI with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.08. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Conglomerates companies, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks better than 90.61% 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. Sekisui Chemical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.00%.

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

FRA:SUI' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 1.5   Max: 2.1
Current: 2

During the past 13 years, Sekisui Chemical Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 1.50%.

FRA:SUI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
90.61% of 309 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs FRA:SUI: 2.00

Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) 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.


Sekisui Chemical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:SUI vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sekisui Chemical 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.


Sekisui Chemical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sekisui Chemical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sekisui Chemical 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 2.00 mean?
Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 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 Sekisui Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Sekisui Chemical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #29 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sekisui Chemical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #29 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sekisui Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Chemical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #29 out of 309 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sekisui Chemical Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Sekisui Chemical Co's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.10 over the past decade. 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 Sekisui Chemical Co and its competitors. Sekisui Chemical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.08, compared to a current price of €14.50 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Sekisui Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 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 Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.50 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.08.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SUI:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.00 (33% above median its 10-year median of 1.50)
  • GF Value™: €14.08 vs. price of €14.50 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Sekisui Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8565
Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese diversified holding company engaged in the housing, infrastructure, high-performance plastics, and medical businesses. The company operates through four segments: Housing, which handles the manufacture, sale, and renovation of unit housing and real estate services; Environment & Lifeline, which produces and sells plastic pipes, building materials, and infrastructure products; High Performance Plastics, which manufactures glass interlayer films, polyolefin foams, adhesive tapes, and functional materials; and Medical, which produces and sells diagnostic reagents, medical raw materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Housing segment.
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