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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. Astec Lifesciences's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -12.80%.
NSE:ASTEC's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 75% of 88
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: -0.45
vs NSE:ASTEC: -12.80
Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) 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.
Astec Lifesciences 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
NSE:ASTEC vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Astec Lifesciences's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Lifesciences'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 -12.80 mean?
Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -12.80 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 Astec Lifesciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #66 out of 88 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Astec Lifesciences' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Astec Lifesciences' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.80. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #66 out of 88 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Lifesciences' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #66 out of 88 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Astec Lifesciences 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 an Agriculture company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Agriculture 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 Astec Lifesciences and its competitors. Astec Lifesciences's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹931.61, compared to a current price of ₹699.80 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.80. Astec Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.80 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹699.80 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹931.61.
GuruFocus considers Astec Lifesciences to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTEC:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -12.80
GF Value™: ₹931.61 vs. price of ₹699.80 (24.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Lifesciences Ltd manufactures & distributes a wide range of Agrochemical active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. The company's products include agrochemicals, such as Triazole Fungicides, Herbicides, and Insecticides. The company is also into Intermediates & Specialty chemicals. Geographically, all the operations of the firm function through India; however, its products are sold in the Indian and overseas markets. It operates in the business segment of Agrochemicals and has a business presence in India and outside India.
71GF Score
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