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MEC CoMECGF 77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 225% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates MECGF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.24 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 831 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 87.73% 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. MEC Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEC Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MECGF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.9
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, MEC Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.90%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.40%.
MECGF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 87.73% of 831
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs MECGF: 1.30
MEC Co (OTCPK:MECGF) 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.
MEC Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MECGF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC 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.
MEC Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC 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 1.30 mean?
MEC Co (MECGF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MEC Co and its competitors. This is 225% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #102 out of 831 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is MEC Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
MEC Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #102 out of 831 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #102 out of 831 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places MEC Co in the top 12% 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 MEC Co and its competitors. MEC Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 225% 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 MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (MECGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.24, compared to a current price of $47.16 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 MEC Co (MECGF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MEC Co (MECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.16 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.24.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MECGF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30 (225% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $25.24 vs. price of $47.16 (86.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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