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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. Americold Realty Trust's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%.
COLD's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 57.49% of 487
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs COLD: -0.80
Americold Realty Trust (NYSE:COLD) 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.
Americold Realty Trust 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
COLD vs LXP, NSA, SMA: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Americold Realty Trust'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.
Americold Realty Trust 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Americold Realty Trust's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Americold Realty Trust'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 -0.80 mean?
Americold Realty Trust (COLD) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 as of Jun. 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 Americold Realty Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Americold Realty Trust ranks #207 out of 487 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Americold Realty Trust's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Americold Realty Trust's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Americold Realty Trust ranks #207 out of 487 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Americold Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Americold Realty Trust's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LXP and NSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Americold Realty Trust ranks #207 out of 487 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Americold Realty Trust 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a REITs company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs 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 Americold Realty Trust and its competitors. Americold Realty Trust's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Americold Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americold Realty Trust (COLD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.57, compared to a current price of $14.76 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Americold Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Americold Realty Trust (COLD), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 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 Americold Realty Trust (COLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americold Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.76 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.57.
GuruFocus considers Americold Realty Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COLD:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80
GF Value™: $20.57 vs. price of $14.76 (28.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Americold Realty Trust Inc is the world's second-largest owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses behind privately held Lineage Logistics. The Atlanta, Georgia-based firm owns and operates approximately 231 temperature-controlled warehouses, spanning 1.4 billion cubic feet. In 2022, the firm derived more than 80% of its revenue from the United States but also has sizable operations in Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Americold supplements its core business by providing supply management and transportation services to its various customers. It operates as a real estate investment trust.
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