SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70% (As of Jun. 2026)

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LUX:HYNSE SK hynix Inc LUX:HYNSE
100 GF Score
Price $1,225.00
GF Value $814.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is SK hynix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

SK hynix LUX:HYNSE 100 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:HYNSE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $814.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 750 Semiconductors companies, SK hynix ranks better than 58.67% 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. SK hynix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.70%.

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

LUX:HYNSE' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.8   Med: -0.2   Max: 1
Current: -0.7

During the past 13 years, SK hynix's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%. The lowest was -8.80%. And the median was -0.20%.

LUX:HYNSE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
58.67% of 750 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.5 vs LUX:HYNSE: -0.70

SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) 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.


SK hynix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


LUX:HYNSE vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SK hynix'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.


SK hynix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SK hynix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SK hynix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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SK hynix 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 -0.70 mean?
SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.70 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 SK hynix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #310 out of 750 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is SK hynix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SK hynix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Based on the distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #310 out of 750 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SK hynix has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK hynix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SK hynix ranks #310 out of 750 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts SK hynix in the upper 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 SK hynix and its competitors. SK hynix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK hynix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $814.55, compared to a current price of $1,225.00 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. SK hynix's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 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 SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK hynix stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,225.00 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $814.55. GuruFocus considers SK hynix to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:HYNSE:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70
  • GF Value™: $814.55 vs. price of $1,225.00 (50.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign

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


SK hynix Business Description

Other Exchanges 000660:KoreaHY9H:Germany
Address 2091 Gyeongchung-daero, Bubal-eup, Gyeonggi-do, Icheon, KOR, 17336
SK Hynix is a semiconductor memory manufacturer with around 60%-70% of its revenue from DRAM and 30%-35% of its revenue from NAND. The company is both the second-largest DRAM and NAND supplier globally with a 33% and 21% market share, respectively, as of 2024. SK Hynix increased its market position in NAND from fourth to second, after acquiring Intel's NAND business in 2021. SK Square, an investment management company spun off from SK Telecom, is SK Hynix's largest shareholder and currently holds 20% of the company's shares.
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