So-Young InternationalSY -4.11%77 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, So-Young International ranks better than 65.63% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. So-Young International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
SY's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 65.63% of 387
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: -1
vs SY: -0.20
So-Young International (NAS:SY) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
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.
So-Young International 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SY vs LFMD, SPOK, AMWL: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, So-Young International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-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.
So-Young International 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, So-Young International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where So-Young International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 mean?
So-Young International (SY) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Mar. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for So-Young International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #133 out of 387 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is So-Young International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
So-Young International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #133 out of 387 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, So-Young International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does So-Young International's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LFMD and SPOK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #133 out of 387 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts So-Young International in the upper 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, 1-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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for So-Young International and its competitors. So-Young International's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is So-Young International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International (SY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. So-Young International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For So-Young International (SY), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 So-Young International (SY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.
GuruFocus considers So-Young International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SY:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $1.42 (4.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
So-Young International Inc is an aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments. Its online platform operates across multiple access points, including mobile app, Weixin mini program, and soyoung.com website, where both consumers and aesthetic practitioners can access media content, an engaging social community and a transparent reservation system. The company has four reportable segments: Aesthetic treatment services group, Platform service group, Wuhan Miracle, and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform service group, which generates revenue by providing information services and reservation services. All the company's revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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