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Hanwa CoHNWAF 51 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HNWAF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Conglomerates companies, Hanwa Co ranks better than 85.95% 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. Hanwa Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hanwa Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HNWAF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 1.4
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, Hanwa Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
HNWAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 85.95% of 306
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs HNWAF: 1.40
Hanwa Co (OTCPK:HNWAF) 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.
Hanwa Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HNWAF vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hanwa 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.
Hanwa Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hanwa Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hanwa Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 1.40 mean?
Hanwa Co (HNWAF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 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 Hanwa Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #43 out of 306 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Hanwa Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hanwa Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #43 out of 306 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hanwa Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanwa Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hanwa Co ranks #43 out of 306 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Hanwa Co in the top 14% 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 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 Hanwa Co and its competitors. Hanwa Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanwa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co (HNWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.64, compared to a current price of $10.95 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. Hanwa Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 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 Hanwa Co (HNWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanwa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.95 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.64.
GuruFocus considers Hanwa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNWAF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.40
GF Value™: $7.64 vs. price of $10.95 (43.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hanwa Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company with seven segments. The steel segment handles steel products and building materials. The metals and alloys segment supplies chromium, manganese, and other metals. The nonferrous metals segment recycles aluminum, copper, nickel, and chromium. The food products segment handles seafood. The petroleum and chemicals segment trades petroleum products and others. The overseas sales subsidiaries segment comprises Hanwa's overseas subsidiaries in North America and Asia. The other business segment imports forest products and handles amusement facilities and industrial machinery. Steel, petroleum and chemicals, and metals and alloys are the three largest segments by revenue contribution. Hanwa generates most of its revenue from Japanese domestic market.
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