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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. Sao Martinho's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%.
BSP:SMTO3's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.5% of 939
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -1.7
vs BSP:SMTO3: 0.60
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) 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.
Sao Martinho 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BSP:SMTO3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sao Martinho'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.
Sao Martinho 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sao Martinho's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sao Martinho's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sao Martinho 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 0.60 mean?
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 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 Sao Martinho and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #108 out of 939 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Sao Martinho's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sao Martinho's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #108 out of 939 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sao Martinho has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Martinho's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #108 out of 939 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sao Martinho in the top 12% 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Chemicals company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Sao Martinho and its competitors. Sao Martinho's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Martinho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$21.19, compared to a current price of R$17.80 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. Sao Martinho's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$17.80 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$21.19.
GuruFocus considers Sao Martinho to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SMTO3:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.60
GF Value™: R$21.19 vs. price of R$17.80 (16% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SMTO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sao Martinho SA operates the following segments: sugar, ethanol, electricity, real estate ventures, Yeast, and other products. Sales of sugar and ethanol, both of which the company produces with sugar cane, comprise the vast majority of the company's revenue. Sao Martinho produces sugar and ethanol in its four Brazilian mills. The company derives its sugar cane mostly from its own plantations, agricultural partnerships, shareholders, and related companies. Sao Martinho exports most of its sugar, and it sells most of its ethanol domestically.
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