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Hitachi Construction Machinery CoHTCMF 83 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTCMF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 115 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks worse than 869564.35% 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -2.80%. And the median was 0.00%.
HTCMF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: -0.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (OTCPK:HTCMF) 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HTCMF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hitachi Construction Machinery 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 0.00 mean?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #999999 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #999999 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #999999 out of 115 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the lower 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.27, compared to a current price of $33.85 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.85 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.27.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCMF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $28.27 vs. price of $33.85 (19.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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