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Sandfire ResourcesSNDFY 51 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SNDFY with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Metals & Mining companies, Sandfire Resources ranks better than 58.51% 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. Sandfire Resources's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -13.30%.
SNDFY's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 58.51% of 1586
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -18.1
vs SNDFY: -13.30
Sandfire Resources (OTCPK:SNDFY) 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.
Sandfire Resources 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SNDFY vs SCCO, FCX: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Sandfire Resources'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.
Sandfire Resources 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandfire Resources's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandfire Resources's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sandfire Resources 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 -13.30 mean?
Sandfire Resources (SNDFY) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -13.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #658 out of 1586 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Sandfire Resources' 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sandfire Resources' current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.30. Based on the distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #658 out of 1586 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #658 out of 1586 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Sandfire Resources 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. Sandfire Resources's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (SNDFY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.13, compared to a current price of $45.40 — trading 181.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.30. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Sandfire Resources (SNDFY), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sandfire Resources (SNDFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.40 is trading 181.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.13.
GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SNDFY:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -13.30
GF Value™: $16.13 vs. price of $45.40 (181.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNDFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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