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Kurita Water IndustriesSTU:KWI +3.81%92 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates STU:KWI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,853 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 89.04% 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. Kurita Water Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kurita Water Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:KWI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.1 Med: 0.5 Max: 3.5
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Kurita Water Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.50%. The lowest was -1.10%. And the median was 0.50%.
STU:KWI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.04% of 1853
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs STU:KWI: 0.90
Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) 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.
Kurita Water Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STU:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Kurita Water Industries 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 0.90 mean?
Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #203 out of 1853 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #203 out of 1853 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #203 out of 1853 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kurita Water Industries in the top 11% 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. Kurita Water Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 80% 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 Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.51, compared to a current price of €43.60 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 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 Kurita Water Industries (STU:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.60 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.51.
GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KWI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: €36.51 vs. price of €43.60 (19.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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