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West Vault MiningWVMDF 21 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WVMDF with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,978 Metals & Mining companies, West Vault Mining ranks better than 95.55% 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. West Vault Mining's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
WVMDF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.55% of 1978
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -25.2
vs WVMDF: -0.10
West Vault Mining (OTCPK:WVMDF) 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.
West Vault Mining 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WVMDF vs NEM, AU: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, West Vault 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.
West Vault Mining 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West Vault Mining's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Vault 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 -0.10 mean?
West Vault Mining (WVMDF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Mar. 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 West Vault Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Vault Mining ranks #88 out of 1978 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is West Vault Mining's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
West Vault Mining's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, West Vault Mining ranks #88 out of 1978 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Vault Mining has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Vault Mining's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Vault Mining ranks #88 out of 1978 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places West Vault Mining in the top 4% 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 West Vault Mining and its competitors. West Vault Mining's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Vault Mining stock overvalued right now?
West Vault Mining (WVMDF) has a current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. West Vault Mining's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 1 warning sign 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 West Vault Mining (WVMDF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 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.
West Vault Mining Inc is an exploration and development company working on mineral properties it has staked or acquired in Nevada. Its flagship project consists of the wholly owned Hasbrouck and Three Hills gold properties (together the Hasbrouck Gold Project). The company operates in one segment being the exploration and development of mineral properties in Nevada. It operates in two geographical areas being Nevada, USA, and Canada.
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