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Minebea MitsumiMINBY -0.02%71 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates MINBY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Hardware companies, Minebea Mitsumi ranks better than 85.16% 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. Minebea Mitsumi's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minebea Mitsumi's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MINBY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.3 Med: 0.3 Max: 2.8
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, Minebea Mitsumi's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%. The lowest was -4.30%. And the median was 0.30%.
MINBY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 85.16% of 1610
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs MINBY: 0.60
Minebea Mitsumi (OTCPK:MINBY) 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.
Minebea Mitsumi 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MINBY vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Minebea Mitsumi'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.
Minebea Mitsumi 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Minebea Mitsumi's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minebea Mitsumi's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Minebea Mitsumi 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 0.60 mean?
Minebea Mitsumi (MINBY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 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 Minebea Mitsumi and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Minebea Mitsumi ranks #239 out of 1610 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Minebea Mitsumi's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Minebea Mitsumi's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Minebea Mitsumi ranks #239 out of 1610 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Minebea Mitsumi has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minebea Mitsumi's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Minebea Mitsumi ranks #239 out of 1610 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Minebea Mitsumi in the top 15% 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 Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Minebea Mitsumi and its competitors. Minebea Mitsumi's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minebea Mitsumi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minebea Mitsumi (MINBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.37, compared to a current price of $23.50 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Minebea Mitsumi's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Minebea Mitsumi (MINBY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 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 Minebea Mitsumi (MINBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minebea Mitsumi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.50 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.37.
GuruFocus considers Minebea Mitsumi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MINBY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.60 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $21.37 vs. price of $23.50 (9.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MINBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minebea Mitsumi Inc is an electronic components company. The company operates through four segments. The Access Solutions segment handles automotive parts such as key sets, door latches, and handles, as well as industrial equipment parts. The Motor Lighting & Sensing segment offers small motors, electronic devices, optical components, sensing devices, and specialized equipment. The Precision Technologies segment focuses on ultra-precision machined parts, including bearings, pivot assemblies, and aircraft screws. The Semiconductor & Electronics segment provides semiconductor devices, optical devices, mechanical components, power supply components, and smart products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor & Electronics segment.
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