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Vital KSK HoldingsTSE:3151 -1.09%63 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:3151 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,335.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 70 Medical Distribution companies, Vital KSK Holdings ranks better than 90% 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. Vital KSK Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital KSK Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3151'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.3 Med: 1.7 Max: 3.2
Current: 2.2
During the past 13 years, Vital KSK Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.20%. The lowest was -0.30%. And the median was 1.70%.
TSE:3151's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90% of 70
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: -0.55
vs TSE:3151: 2.20
Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) 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.
Vital KSK Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TSE:3151 vs MCK, COR, CAH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Vital KSK Holdings'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.
Vital KSK Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Vital KSK Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital KSK Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Vital KSK Holdings 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 2.20 mean?
Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 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 Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #7 out of 70 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Vital KSK Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vital KSK Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. Based on the distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #7 out of 70 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vital KSK Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital KSK Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #7 out of 70 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Vital KSK Holdings 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors. Vital KSK Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital KSK Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,335.61, compared to a current price of 円1,632.00 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. Vital KSK Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,632.00 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,335.61.
GuruFocus considers Vital KSK Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3151:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20 (29% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: 円1,335.61 vs. price of 円1,632.00 (22.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vital KSK Holdings Inc engaged in the wholesale and retail of pharmaceutical products. It operates through the Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Other segments. The Pharmaceutical Wholesale segment sells medicines, diagnostics, and medical devices to hospitals, medical institutions, and health practitioners. The Other segment includes retail of pharmaceutical products, wholesale of agrochemical and veterinary drugs, transportation, nursing care services, and medical consultancies. All the business activity of the group is primarily functioned through Japan and distributes its product within the Korean and to overseas market.
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