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Izumi CoIZMIF 68 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of May. 2026, which is 600% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates IZMIF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.88. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Retail - Cyclical companies, Izumi Co ranks better than 75.69% 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. Izumi Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Izumi Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IZMIF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.4 Med: 0.1 Max: 12.4
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, Izumi Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 12.40%. The lowest was -22.40%. And the median was 0.10%.
IZMIF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 75.69% of 691
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs IZMIF: 0.70
Izumi Co (OTCPK:IZMIF) 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.
Izumi Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
IZMIF vs DDS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Izumi 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.
Izumi Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Izumi Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Izumi 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 0.70 mean?
Izumi Co (IZMIF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 as of May. 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 Izumi Co and its competitors. This is 600% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Izumi Co ranks #168 out of 691 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Izumi Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Izumi Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Izumi Co ranks #168 out of 691 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Izumi Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Izumi Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Izumi Co ranks #168 out of 691 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Izumi Co in the top 24% 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 Izumi Co and its competitors. Izumi Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is 600% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Izumi Co stock overvalued right now?
Izumi Co (IZMIF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.88, compared to a current price of $8.39 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is 600% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Izumi Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Izumi Co (IZMIF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of May. 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 Izumi Co (IZMIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Izumi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.39 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.88.
Key valuation signals for IZMIF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70 (600% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $10.88 vs. price of $8.39 (22.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IZMIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Izumi Co Ltd is engaged in operating shopping centres, general merchandising stores, clothing, household goods, and food products. The majority of the stores are located in the Kyushu, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions of Japan. The company operates through segments including retail, retail-related businesses, and other. The retail segment operates through shopping centres. The retail-related businesses are credit-based, it involves operations that complement retail businesses, such as handling and managing product handling. The other segment includes wholesale and real estate operations.
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