Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Makino Milling Machine CoMKMLF 78 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates MKMLF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 78/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $47.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,848 Industrial Products companies, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks better than 86.74% 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. Makino Milling Machine Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Makino Milling Machine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MKMLF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.8 Med: 0.7 Max: 2.2
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, Makino Milling Machine Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%. The lowest was -3.80%. And the median was 0.70%.
MKMLF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 86.74% of 1848
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs MKMLF: 0.70
Makino Milling Machine Co (OTCPK:MKMLF) 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.
Makino Milling Machine Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MKMLF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Makino Milling Machine 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.
Makino Milling Machine Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Makino Milling Machine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Makino Milling Machine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Makino Milling Machine 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 mean?
Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 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 Makino Milling Machine Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks #245 out of 1848 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Makino Milling Machine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Makino Milling Machine Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks #245 out of 1848 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Makino Milling Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makino Milling Machine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks #245 out of 1848 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Makino Milling Machine Co in the top 13% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Makino Milling Machine Co and its competitors. Makino Milling Machine Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makino Milling Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.10, compared to a current price of $90.16 — trading 91.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. Makino Milling Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 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 Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makino Milling Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $90.16 is trading 91.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.10.
GuruFocus considers Makino Milling Machine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MKMLF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $47.10 vs. price of $90.16 (91.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MKMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Makino Milling Machine Co Ltd is a software and engineering service provider offering machine tool builders. The company manufactures, sells and exports machines. It offers numeric control (NC) electrical discharge machines, NC milling machines, milling machines, computer-aided design (CAD) computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems, and other products. Its product application is spread into various industries such as automotive, aerospace, general machining, medical and construction. The firm also engages in the business of equipment financing.
78GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MKMLF
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MKMLF has been successfully added to your 
