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Toyota MotorTOYOF +0.89%78 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates TOYOF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Vehicles & Parts companies, Toyota Motor ranks better than 83.77% 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. Toyota Motor's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Toyota Motor's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TOYOF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4 Med: 1 Max: 3.6
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, Toyota Motor's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%. The lowest was -3.40%. And the median was 1.00%.
TOYOF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.77% of 758
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs TOYOF: 1.30
Toyota Motor (OTCPK:TOYOF) 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.
Toyota Motor 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TOYOF vs TSLA, GM, F: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Toyota Motor'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.
Toyota Motor 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Toyota Motor's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Toyota Motor's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Toyota Motor 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 1.30 mean?
Toyota Motor (TOYOF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 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 Toyota Motor and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Toyota Motor ranks #123 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Toyota Motor's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Toyota Motor's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Toyota Motor ranks #123 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Toyota Motor has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toyota Motor's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Toyota Motor ranks #123 out of 758 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Toyota Motor in the top 16% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Toyota Motor and its competitors. Toyota Motor's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toyota Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyota Motor (TOYOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.65, compared to a current price of $18.10 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Toyota Motor's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Toyota Motor (TOYOF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 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 Toyota Motor (TOYOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyota Motor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.10 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.65.
GuruFocus considers Toyota Motor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TOYOF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $20.65 vs. price of $18.10 (12.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TOYOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1937, Toyota is one of the world's largest automakers, with 11.3 million units sold at retail in fiscal 2026, including 10.5 million across the Toyota and Lexus brands. Brands include Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and truck maker Hino; market share in Japan is about 50% excluding mini-vehicles, while US share is around 14%. The firm also owns stakes in Denso, a parts supplier, about 20% of Subaru, and holds investments in many other firms, including shares of Uber Technologies, Joby Aviation, Aurora Innovation, Isuzu Motors, and about 5% in each of Mazda and Suzuki. Fiscal 2026 sales excluding financial services were JPY 46.1 trillion. Toyota also has a financing arm and manufactures homes and boats.
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