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Ampco-PittsburghAP -1.91%47 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,797 Industrial Products companies, Ampco-Pittsburgh ranks worse than 84.14% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten 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. Ampco-Pittsburgh's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.50%.
AP's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 84.14% of 1797
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.7
vs AP: -7.50
Ampco-Pittsburgh (NYSE:AP) 10-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.
Ampco-Pittsburgh 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AP vs LQMT, TG, TPCS: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ampco-Pittsburgh's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-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.
Ampco-Pittsburgh 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ampco-Pittsburgh's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ampco-Pittsburgh's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ampco-Pittsburgh 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the eleven years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.50 mean?
Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.50 as of Jun. 2026. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ampco-Pittsburgh and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ampco-Pittsburgh ranks #1512 out of 1797 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Ampco-Pittsburgh's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ampco-Pittsburgh's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50. Based on the distribution chart, Ampco-Pittsburgh ranks #1512 out of 1797 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ampco-Pittsburgh has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ampco-Pittsburgh's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LQMT and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ampco-Pittsburgh ranks #1512 out of 1797 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ampco-Pittsburgh 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 10-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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ampco-Pittsburgh and its competitors. Ampco-Pittsburgh's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampco-Pittsburgh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.57, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 240.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50. Ampco-Pittsburgh's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50 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 Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampco-Pittsburgh stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 240.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.57.
GuruFocus considers Ampco-Pittsburgh to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AP:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.50
GF Value™: $2.57 vs. price of $8.75 (240.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp manufactures and sells engineered, high-performance specialty metal products and customized equipment utilized by industry throughout the world. It operates in two business segments, namely the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment and the Air and Liquid Processing segment. The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment produces forged hardened steel rolls, cast rolls, and open-die forged products. Forged hardened steel rolls are used in cold rolling mills by producers of steel, aluminum, & other metals. The Air and Liquid Processing segment includes Aerofin, Buffalo Air Handling, & Buffalo Pumps. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Forged & Cast Engineered Products segment. It has a business presence in the United States & other countries.
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