MSIF (MSCome Fund) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
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.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
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.

MSIF MSC Income Fund Inc MSIF
45 GF Score
Price $10.91
GF Value $17.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is MSCome Fund 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

MSCome Fund MSIF -0.27% 45 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSIF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,143 Asset Management companies, MSCome Fund ranks worse than 67.45% 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. MSCome Fund's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.20%.

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

MSIF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.2   Med: -0.15   Max: 0
Current: -5.2

During the past 11 years, MSCome Fund's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -5.20%. And the median was -0.15%.

MSIF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
67.45% of 1143 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs MSIF: -5.20

MSCome Fund (NYSE:MSIF) 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.


MSCome Fund 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


MSIF vs THW, IQI, TWN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, MSCome Fund'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.


MSCome Fund 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MSCome Fund's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


MSIF
45GF Score
MSC Income Fund Inc MSIF
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

MSCome Fund 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 -5.20 mean?
MSCome Fund (MSIF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.20 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 MSCome Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSCome Fund ranks #771 out of 1143 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is MSCome Fund's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
MSCome Fund's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. Based on the distribution chart, MSCome Fund ranks #771 out of 1143 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MSCome Fund has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSCome Fund's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to THW and IQI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MSCome Fund ranks #771 out of 1143 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places MSCome Fund in the lower 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 MSCome Fund and its competitors. MSCome Fund's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSCome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSCome Fund (MSIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.15, compared to a current price of $10.91 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. MSCome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 MSCome Fund (MSIF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20 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 MSCome Fund (MSIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSCome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.91 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.15. GuruFocus considers MSCome Fund to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MSIF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.20
  • GF Value™: $17.15 vs. price of $10.91 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

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


MSCome Fund Business Description

Address 1300 Post Oak Boulevard, 8th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
MSC Income Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The investment objective is to generate current income through debt and equity investments and the secondary objective is to generate long-term capital appreciation through such investments. The company invests in senior secured term loans, second lien loans, and mezzanine debt and selected equity investments issued by lower middle-market and middle-market companies.
45GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MSIF

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$10.91
Price
$17.15
GF Value