KYRNF (Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KYRNF Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd KYRNF
69 GF Score
Price $10.31
GF Value $13.83
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What is Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co KYRNF 69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KYRNF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.83. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 75.23% 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. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.

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

KYRNF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1   Med: 0.1   Max: 8.1
Current: -0.1

During the past 13 years, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.10%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.10%.

KYRNF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
75.23% of 646 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: -2.1 vs KYRNF: -0.10

Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (OTCPK:KYRNF) 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.


Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


KYRNF vs ZTS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kyorin Pharmaceutical 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.


Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyorin Pharmaceutical 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 -0.10 mean?
Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (KYRNF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks #160 out of 646 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks #160 out of 646 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co ranks #160 out of 646 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co in the top 25% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (KYRNF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.83, compared to a current price of $10.31 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (KYRNF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co (KYRNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.31 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.83.

Key valuation signals for KYRNF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
  • GF Value™: $13.83 vs. price of $10.31 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4569:Japan
Address 6, Kanda Surugadai 4-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8311
Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company manages its business in two reportable segments namely Pharmaceutical Business and the Consumer Healthcare (Skincare) Business. The Pharmaceutical business focuses on producing and selling ethical drugs, generic drugs and over-the-counter drugs. The Consumer Healthcare (Skincare) Business mainly sells and purchases skincare products. The company's products include Kipres, for treating bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis; Mucodyne, a mucoregulant; Pentasa, for treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; and Uritos, for treating overactive bladder. Majority of the company's revenue comes from domestic sales.
69GF Score

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