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Ajinomoto CoTSE:2802 -0.12%82 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:2802 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,875.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks better than 96.04% 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. Ajinomoto Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2802'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.5 Med: 1.2 Max: 5.2
Current: 3.3
During the past 13 years, Ajinomoto Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.20%. The lowest was -2.50%. And the median was 1.20%.
TSE:2802's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 96.04% of 960
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs TSE:2802: 3.30
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) 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.
Ajinomoto Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TSE:2802 vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ajinomoto 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 3.30 mean?
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.30 as of Jun. 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #38 out of 960 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.30 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #38 out of 960 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #38 out of 960 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ajinomoto Co in the top 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. Ajinomoto Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,875.28, compared to a current price of 円5,174.00 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30 as of Jun. 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,174.00 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,875.28.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.30 (175% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: 円3,875.28 vs. price of 円5,174.00 (33.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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