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AvicannaAVCNF +3.54%52 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVCNF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Drug Manufacturers companies, Avicanna ranks worse than 73.19% 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. Avicanna's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -12.50%.
AVCNF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 73.19% of 496
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: -2
vs AVCNF: -12.50
Avicanna (OTCPK:AVCNF) 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.
Avicanna 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AVCNF vs ZTS: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Avicanna'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.
Avicanna 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Avicanna's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avicanna'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 -12.50 mean?
Avicanna (AVCNF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -12.50 as of Mar. 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 Avicanna and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avicanna ranks #363 out of 496 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Avicanna's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Avicanna's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50. Based on the distribution chart, Avicanna ranks #363 out of 496 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Avicanna has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avicanna's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Avicanna ranks #363 out of 496 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Avicanna 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Avicanna and its competitors. Avicanna's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avicanna stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avicanna (AVCNF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.23, compared to a current price of $0.10 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50. Avicanna's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Avicanna (AVCNF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50 as of Mar. 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 Avicanna (AVCNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avicanna stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.10 is trading 57.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.23.
GuruFocus considers Avicanna to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVCNF:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -12.50
GF Value™: $0.23 vs. price of $0.10 (57.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVCNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avicanna Inc is a commercial-stage international biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, advancement, and commercialization of evidence-based cannabinoid-based products and formulations for the medical and pharmaceutical market segments. It has three operating segments: Canada, International, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from Canada.
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