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Seiko EpsonSEKEY +1.04%77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates SEKEY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Hardware companies, Seiko Epson ranks better than 89.79% 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. Seiko Epson's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seiko Epson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SEKEY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6 Med: 0.6 Max: 3.6
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, Seiko Epson's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%. The lowest was -0.60%. And the median was 0.60%.
SEKEY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.79% of 1616
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs SEKEY: 1.10
Seiko Epson (OTCPK:SEKEY) 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.
Seiko Epson 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SEKEY vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seiko Epson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiko Epson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Seiko Epson 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 1.10 mean?
Seiko Epson (SEKEY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #165 out of 1616 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Seiko Epson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Seiko Epson's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #165 out of 1616 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seiko Epson has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Epson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #165 out of 1616 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Seiko Epson in the top 10% 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 Seiko Epson and its competitors. Seiko Epson's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiko Epson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson (SEKEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.85, compared to a current price of $9.53 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Seiko Epson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.53 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.85.
GuruFocus considers Seiko Epson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SEKEY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.10 (83% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $7.85 vs. price of $9.53 (21.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiko Epson Corp is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer of printers and imaging equipment. The company operates through three segments. The Manufacturing-related and Wearables segment includes industrial robots, small injection molding machines, watches, watch movements, crystal devices, semiconductors, metal powders, surface treatment, and PCs. The Printing Solutions segment covers office and home inkjet printers, serial impact dot matrix printers, page printers, color image scanners, dry office paper machines, commercial and industrial inkjet printers, POS system products, rubber printers, and related consumables. The Visual Communication segment focuses on LCD projectors, smart glasses, and related products. It generates the majority of revenue from the Printing Solutions segment.
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