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Fosun InternationalFOSUY 56 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FOSUY with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Conglomerates companies, Fosun International ranks better than 79.46% 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. Fosun International's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
FOSUY's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 79.46% of 331
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs FOSUY: 0.70
Fosun International (OTCPK:FOSUY) 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.
Fosun International 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FOSUY vs MMM, HON: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Fosun International'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.
Fosun International 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Fosun International's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fosun International's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Fosun International 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 0.70 mean?
Fosun International (FOSUY) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Fosun International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fosun International ranks #68 out of 331 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Fosun International's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Fosun International's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Fosun International ranks #68 out of 331 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fosun International has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fosun International's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Fosun International ranks #68 out of 331 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Fosun International 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 Fosun International and its competitors. Fosun International's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fosun International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fosun International (FOSUY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.61, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Fosun International's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Fosun International (FOSUY), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Fosun International (FOSUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fosun International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.61.
GuruFocus considers Fosun International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSUY:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70
GF Value™: $14.61 vs. price of $17.00 (16.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fosun International Ltd is an investment holding company that is also an international innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world. The company's operating segments include Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing. It generates maximum revenue from the Happiness segment. The Wealth Segment includes two sub-segments: Insurance and Asset Management. The Happiness segment comprises principally the operation and investments in tourism and leisure, fashion, consumer, and lifestyle industries. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Chinese Mainland, while it also has its presence in Portugal; and Other Countries.
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