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Midland ExplorationMIDLF 25 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIDLF with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,998 Metals & Mining companies, Midland Exploration ranks worse than 58.21% 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. Midland Exploration's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -33.30%.
MIDLF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 58.21% of 1998
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -25.65
vs MIDLF: -33.30
Midland Exploration (OTCPK:MIDLF) 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.
Midland Exploration 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Midland Exploration 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Midland Exploration'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.
Midland Exploration 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Midland Exploration's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Midland Exploration'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 -33.30 mean?
Midland Exploration (MIDLF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -33.30 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 Midland Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #1163 out of 1998 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Midland Exploration's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Midland Exploration's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.30. Based on the distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #1163 out of 1998 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Midland Exploration has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midland Exploration's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #1163 out of 1998 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Midland Exploration 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 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 Midland Exploration and its competitors. Midland Exploration's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midland Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration (MIDLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.27, compared to a current price of $0.26 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.30. Midland Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 3 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -33.30 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.26 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.27.
GuruFocus considers Midland Exploration to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIDLF:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -33.30
GF Value™: $0.27 vs. price of $0.26 (3.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIDLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Midland Exploration Inc is a company engaged in the mining exploration business. The Corporation's operations include the acquisition and exploration of mining properties and it currently operates in a single segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of exploration properties. All of the corporation's activities are conducted in Canada. Its projects include Casault, Heva, Jouvex, Lac Esther, Laflamme, Tete-Nord, and others.
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