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Nippon Kayaku CoNPKYY 85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 620% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates NPKYY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.92. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks better than 97.38% 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Kayaku Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NPKYY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.5 Max: 3.6
Current: 3.6
During the past 13 years, Nippon Kayaku Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.50%.
NPKYY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.38% of 839
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs NPKYY: 3.60
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYY) 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
NPKYY vs DOW: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Nippon Kayaku 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).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 mean?
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 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 Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 620% above median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #22 out of 839 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 is 620% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #22 out of 839 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #22 out of 839 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the top 3% 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 Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. Nippon Kayaku Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60, which is 620% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.92, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60, which is 620% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.16 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.92.
Key valuation signals for NPKYY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.60 (620% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $10.92 vs. price of $13.16 (20.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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