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Scienjoy HoldingSJ 48 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SJ with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Interactive Media companies, Scienjoy Holding ranks worse than 59.26% 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. Scienjoy Holding's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scienjoy Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SJ'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.4 Med: -10.7 Max: -2.3
Current: -2.3
During the past 8 years, Scienjoy Holding's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.30%. The lowest was -19.40%. And the median was -10.70%.
SJ's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 59.26% of 432
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs SJ: -2.30
Scienjoy Holding (NAS:SJ) 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.
Scienjoy Holding 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SJ vs BODI, HSCT, MNY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Scienjoy Holding'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.
Scienjoy Holding 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Scienjoy Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scienjoy Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Scienjoy Holding 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 -2.30 mean?
Scienjoy Holding (SJ) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.30 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 Scienjoy Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scienjoy Holding ranks #256 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Scienjoy Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Scienjoy Holding's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Scienjoy Holding ranks #256 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scienjoy Holding has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scienjoy Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BODI and HSCT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Scienjoy Holding ranks #256 out of 432 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Scienjoy Holding 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 Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Scienjoy Holding and its competitors. Scienjoy Holding's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scienjoy Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scienjoy Holding (SJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.76, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. Scienjoy Holding's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Scienjoy Holding (SJ), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30 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 Scienjoy Holding (SJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scienjoy Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.76.
GuruFocus considers Scienjoy Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SJ:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.30
GF Value™: $0.76 vs. price of $1.00 (31.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scienjoy Holding Corp is a provider of mobile live streaming platforms in China and focuses on interactive show live streaming from broadcasters to users. It operates a mobile live streaming business by which it provides live streaming entertainment from professional broadcasters to end-users, allowing for the operation of live social video communities. Using its mobile applications, users can select broadcasters and enter real-time video rooms to interact with them. In addition to the real-time interaction, users can also view photos posted by broadcasters in their personal pages, leave comments, and engage in private chats with broadcasters when such broadcasters are not streaming. In addition, users can also play simple, fun games using virtual currencies within the video rooms.
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