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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. Anicom Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Anicom Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8715'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.1 Med: -1.1 Max: 3.2
Current: 3.2
During the past 13 years, Anicom Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.20%. The lowest was -4.10%. And the median was -1.10%.
TSE:8715's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.7% of 276
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs TSE:8715: 3.20
Anicom Holdings (TSE:8715) 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.
Anicom Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TSE:8715 vs CB, PGR, TRV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Anicom 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.
Anicom Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Anicom Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anicom Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Anicom 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 3.20 mean?
Anicom Holdings (TSE:8715) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.20 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 Anicom Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anicom Holdings ranks #45 out of 276 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Anicom Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Anicom Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Anicom Holdings ranks #45 out of 276 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anicom Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anicom Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Anicom Holdings ranks #45 out of 276 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Anicom Holdings 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 an Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 Anicom Holdings and its competitors. Anicom Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anicom Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anicom Holdings (TSE:8715) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円880.98, compared to a current price of 円1,017.00 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20. Anicom Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Anicom Holdings (TSE:8715), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20 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 Anicom Holdings (TSE:8715) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anicom Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,017.00 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円880.98.
GuruFocus considers Anicom Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8715:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.20
GF Value™: 円880.98 vs. price of 円1,017.00 (15.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8715 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anicom Holdings Inc is a Japanese company engaged in the operation and management of its subsidiaries and its ancillary businesses. The business segments of the company are, Property and casualty insurance, Veterinary hospital support, and Others segments. Through the Property and casualty insurance segment, the company offers insurance underwriting and asset management services for pet insurance. The Veterinary hospital support segment related to the development, selling, and supporting medical record management. The Others segment includes insurance, advance medical care for small animals, and research projects.
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