IMHDF (Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 600% Above Median

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IMHDF Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd IMHDF
63 GF Score
Price $19.51
GF Value $13.24
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What is Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings IMHDF 63 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 600% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates IMHDF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.24. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Retail - Cyclical companies, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks better than 91.91% 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. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%.

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

IMHDF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6   Med: 0.4   Max: 2.8
Current: 2.8

During the past 13 years, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%. The lowest was -0.60%. And the median was 0.40%.

IMHDF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
91.91% of 692 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs IMHDF: 2.80

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (OTCPK:IMHDF) 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.


Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


IMHDF vs DDS, M: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings'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.


Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 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).

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 mean?
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (IMHDF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 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 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and its competitors. This is 600% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks #56 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks #56 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks #56 out of 692 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings in the top 8% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and its competitors. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80, which is 600% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (IMHDF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.24, compared to a current price of $19.51 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80, which is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (IMHDF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 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 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (IMHDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.51 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.24.

Key valuation signals for IMHDF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.80 (600% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
  • GF Value™: $13.24 vs. price of $19.51 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 3099:Japan4HP:Germany
Address 5-16-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0022
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the department store business. The company operates through three segments. The Credit, Finance, and Friends Association segment handles credit card services, lending, insurance agency operations, and friend association management. The Department Store segment offers a wide range of clothing, personal goods, household products, and foodstuffs. The Real Estate segment engages in leasing, tenant management, and building interiors. The Others segment covers diverse businesses, including retail, manufacturing, import/export, wholesale, logistics, human resources, information processing, media, and travel services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Department store business segment.
63GF Score

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