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Share buyback completion and what it means for investors
Shizuoka Financial GroupInc (TSE:5831) has completed its previously announced share buyback, repurchasing 3,471,000 shares, or about 0.65% of its stock, for ¥9,999.84 million between February 12 and March 13, 2026.
The plan formally closed on March 13, 2026. This gives investors a fresh data point on how management is using capital and how the current share count may shape future per share metrics.
See our latest analysis for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc.
At a share price of ¥2,645.5, Shizuoka Financial GroupInc has a 1-day share price return of 2.84%, a 30-day share price return decline of 12.05%, and a 1-year total shareholder return of 65.92%, indicating stronger longer term performance compared with recent short-term weakness.
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With the buyback complete, a 17.75% gap to one valuation estimate, and a 12.31% discount to the analyst price target, the key question is whether this signals a buying opportunity or whether the market is already pricing in future growth.
Price-to-Earnings of 15.3x: Is it justified?
On a P/E of 15.3x at a last close of ¥2,645.5, Shizuoka Financial GroupInc screens as more expensive than the Japan banks average, yet cheaper than its selected peer group and below an estimated fair P/E level.
The P/E ratio compares the share price to earnings per share and is a quick way to see how much the market is paying for each unit of profit. For a bank, it often reflects expectations around earnings resilience, credit quality, and the stability of fee and interest income.
Here, the stock trades above the JP Banks industry average P/E of 13.1x, which suggests the market is assigning a premium to its earnings relative to the sector. At the same time, it is below the peer group average P/E of 19.2x and also below an estimated fair P/E of 17x. This indicates the current level could be a midpoint that the market may reassess over time.
Explore the SWS fair ratio for Shizuoka Financial GroupInc
Result: Price-to-Earnings of 15.3x (ABOUT RIGHT)
However, shorter term share price weakness and an annual revenue contraction of 3.06% suggest that investors should watch how earnings quality and loan growth hold up from here.
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Another way to look at value
While the P/E of 15.3x suggests Shizuoka Financial GroupInc sits between the broader Japan banks sector and its peer group, the SWS DCF model points to a different picture. At a share price of ¥2,645.5 versus an estimated future cash flow value of ¥3,216.33, the shares are described as trading below that DCF estimate. The gap can look interesting, but it also raises a question: which view do you trust more when earnings and revenue are heading in different directions?
Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.
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Next Steps
Given the mix of share price moves, valuation gaps and recent revenue pressure, it makes sense to check the underlying data yourself and act promptly. To round out your view of the balance between concerns and potential upside, review the 4 key rewards and 1 important warning sign.
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