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UshioUHOIF 79 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 12.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1413% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates UHOIF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Industrial Products companies, Ushio ranks better than 99.78% 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. Ushio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 12.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ushio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UHOIF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.8 Max: 12.1
Current: 12.1
During the past 13 years, Ushio's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 12.10%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 0.80%.
UHOIF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 99.78% of 1851
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs UHOIF: 12.10
Ushio (OTCPK:UHOIF) 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.
Ushio 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
UHOIF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ushio'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.
Ushio 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ushio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ushio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 12.10 mean?
Ushio (UHOIF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 12.10 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 Ushio and its competitors. This is 1413% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Ushio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 12.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Ushio ranks #4 out of 1851 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Ushio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ushio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 12.10 is 1413% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 12.10. Based on the distribution chart, Ushio ranks #4 out of 1851 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ushio has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ushio ranks #4 out of 1851 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ushio in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Ushio's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 12.10 over the past decade. 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 Ushio and its competitors. Ushio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 12.10, which is 1413% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushio (UHOIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.97, compared to a current price of $26.17 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 12.10, which is 1413% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Ushio's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Ushio (UHOIF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 12.10 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 Ushio (UHOIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushio stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.17 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.97.
GuruFocus considers Ushio to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UHOIF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 12.10 (1413% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: $17.97 vs. price of $26.17 (45.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UHOIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ushio Inc is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through two segments. The company's equipment business primarily manufactures and distributes imaging equipment and optical equipment, including digital projectors, optical equipment for manufacturing semiconductors, UV phototherapy devices, and EUV light sources equipment for semiconductor inspection and development applications. The light sources business manufactures lamps and LED and LD products, including UV lamps for manufacturing semiconductors, light sources for use in cinema projectors, and halogen lamps for office automation equipment.
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