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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. Santacruz Silver Mining's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.40%.
SCZM's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.84% of 1973
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -25.3
vs SCZM: -4.40
Santacruz Silver Mining (NAS:SCZM) 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.
Santacruz Silver Mining 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Santacruz Silver Mining 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Santacruz Silver Mining'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.
Santacruz Silver Mining 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Santacruz Silver Mining's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santacruz Silver Mining'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 -4.40 mean?
Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.40 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 Santacruz Silver Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #378 out of 1973 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Santacruz Silver Mining's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Santacruz Silver Mining's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.40. Based on the distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #378 out of 1973 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Santacruz Silver Mining has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santacruz Silver Mining's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #378 out of 1973 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Santacruz Silver Mining in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Santacruz Silver Mining and its competitors. Santacruz Silver Mining's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santacruz Silver Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.13, compared to a current price of $9.75 — trading 357.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.40. Santacruz Silver Mining's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.40 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.75 is trading 357.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.13.
GuruFocus considers Santacruz Silver Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCZM:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.40
GF Value™: $2.13 vs. price of $9.75 (357.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Latin America, with a primary focus on silver and zinc, including lead and copper. The company earns the majority of its revenue from Zinc and Silver. The company's reportable operating segments are the Bolivar mine and processing plant, the Porco mine and processing plant, the Caballo Blanco Group, San Lucas, Zimapa mine and processing plant, and Corporate and Other activities. Key revenue is generated from Zimapan.
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