DFNN (PHS:DFNN) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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PHS:DFNN DFNN Inc PHS:DFNN
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Price ₱0.65
GF Value ₱0.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is DFNN 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

DFNN PHS:DFNN 14 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:DFNN with a GF Score™ of 14/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,056 Software companies, DFNN ranks worse than 64.64% 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. DFNN's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.00%.

PHS:DFNN's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
64.64% of 2056 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -2.3 vs PHS:DFNN: -5.00

DFNN (PHS:DFNN) 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.


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PHS:DFNN vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, DFNN'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.


DFNN 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, DFNN's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DFNN's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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DFNN 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 -5.00 mean?
DFNN (PHS:DFNN) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.00 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 DFNN and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DFNN ranks #1329 out of 2056 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is DFNN's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
DFNN's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00. Based on the distribution chart, DFNN ranks #1329 out of 2056 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DFNN has a GF Score™ of 14/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFNN's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, DFNN ranks #1329 out of 2056 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places DFNN in the lower half of its industry. 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 Software company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 DFNN and its competitors. DFNN's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFNN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFNN (PHS:DFNN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.51, compared to a current price of ₱0.65 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00. DFNN's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 9 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 DFNN (PHS:DFNN), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00 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 DFNN (PHS:DFNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFNN stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱0.65 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.51. GuruFocus considers DFNN to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:DFNN:

  • 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.00
  • GF Value™: ₱0.51 vs. price of ₱0.65 (27.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 14/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:DFNN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DFNN Business Description

Address 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, L2-L5, 14th Floor, Bonifacio Global City, Philippine Stock Exchange Tower, Taguig, PHL, 1634
DFNN Inc engaged in the provision of information technology services to financial institutions, gaming companies and ecozones. The company's services are Systems Integration, Programming and Customization, Consultancy, Gaming Development. The company's software products are Electronic Payment Gateway, Online Remittance System. The company's operating segments are Software Solutions, Gaming Software, and LottoMatik. The company generates majority of revenue from Software Solutions segment. The Group operates in two geographical segments, the domestic operations and foreign operations.
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