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Lion Selection GroupASX:LSX 40 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:LSX with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of A$9.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,979 Metals & Mining companies, Lion Selection Group ranks better than 86.1% 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. Lion Selection Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.50%.
ASX:LSX's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 86.1% of 1979
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -25
vs ASX:LSX: -1.50
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) 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.
Lion Selection Group 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:LSX vs NEM, AU: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Lion Selection Group'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.
Lion Selection Group 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lion Selection Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lion Selection Group'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 -1.50 mean?
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.50 as of Jan. 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 Lion Selection Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #275 out of 1979 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Lion Selection Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lion Selection Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #275 out of 1979 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lion Selection Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Selection Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #275 out of 1979 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Lion Selection Group in the top 14% 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Lion Selection Group and its competitors. Lion Selection Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Selection Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$9.30, compared to a current price of A$0.85 — trading 90.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50. Lion Selection Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50 as of Jan. 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.85 is trading 90.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$9.30.
GuruFocus considers Lion Selection Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LSX:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.50
GF Value™: A$9.30 vs. price of A$0.85 (90.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lion Selection Group Ltd is a mining investment company. The company invests in junior resource companies, providing venture capital to carefully selected mining and exploration companies with development projects. It invests only in small and medium mining and exploration companies with gold and base metal activities in Australia, Africa, and Asia. Its project includes the Pani Gold Project.
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