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Amtech SystemsASYS +0.73%55 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASYS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Semiconductors companies, Amtech Systems ranks better than 78.68% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five 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. Amtech Systems's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.
ASYS's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.68% of 774
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -2.3
vs ASYS: -0.30
Amtech Systems (NAS:ASYS) 5-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.
Amtech Systems 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASYS vs ATOM, INTT, TRT: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Amtech Systems's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Amtech Systems 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Amtech Systems's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amtech Systems's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Amtech Systems 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 mean?
Amtech Systems (ASYS) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Amtech Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #165 out of 774 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Amtech Systems' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Amtech Systems' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #165 out of 774 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amtech Systems has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amtech Systems' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ATOM and INTT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #165 out of 774 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Amtech Systems in the top 21% 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, 5-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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Amtech Systems and its competitors. Amtech Systems's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amtech Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtech Systems (ASYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.40, compared to a current price of $15.20 — trading 245.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Amtech Systems' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Amtech Systems (ASYS), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 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 Amtech Systems (ASYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtech Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.20 is trading 245.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.40.
GuruFocus considers Amtech Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASYS:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
GF Value™: $4.40 vs. price of $15.20 (245.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amtech Systems Inc provides equipment, consumables and services for semiconductor device packaging, wafer production and device fabrication. Its products are used to fabricate and package GPUs for AI applications, SiC and Si power devices, and other optical, analog and digital devices, and are sold to semiconductor packaging, electronic assembly and device fabrication companies. It operates through two segments: Thermal Processing Solutions, which includes conveyorized reflow equipment, high-temperature conveyorized furnaces and diffusion furnaces with maximum revenue; and Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions, which includes consumables, equipment and services for wafer polishing, dicing and cleaning. The majority of revenue is derived from the United States.
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