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Pan American SilverPAAS +0.25%76 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PAAS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,971 Metals & Mining companies, Pan American Silver ranks better than 65.09% 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. Pan American Silver's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -15.30%.
PAAS's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 65.09% of 1971
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -25.3
vs PAAS: -15.30
Pan American Silver (NYSE:PAAS) 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.
Pan American Silver 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PAAS vs NEM, AU: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Pan American Silver'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.
Pan American Silver 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Pan American Silver's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan American Silver'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 -15.30 mean?
Pan American Silver (PAAS) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -15.30 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 Pan American Silver and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan American Silver ranks #688 out of 1971 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Pan American Silver's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pan American Silver's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.30. Based on the distribution chart, Pan American Silver ranks #688 out of 1971 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pan American Silver has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan American Silver's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Pan American Silver ranks #688 out of 1971 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Pan American Silver 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 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 Pan American Silver and its competitors. Pan American Silver's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan American Silver stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan American Silver (PAAS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.56, compared to a current price of $47.42 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.30. Pan American Silver's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Pan American Silver (PAAS), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.30 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 Pan American Silver (PAAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan American Silver stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.42 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.56.
GuruFocus considers Pan American Silver to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PAAS:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -15.30
GF Value™: $33.56 vs. price of $47.42 (41.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan American Silver Corp is a mining company principally engaged in the operation and development of, and exploration for, silver and gold-producing properties and assets. The company's principal products are silver and gold, although it also produces and sells zinc, lead, and copper. Its operating mines comprise La Colorada, Dolores, Huaron, Morococha, Shahuindo, La Arena, Timmins West, Bell Creek, Manantial Espejo, and San Vicente mines.
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