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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Agnico Eagle Mines's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -1.27%.
Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) 3-Month 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.
Agnico Eagle Mines 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AEM vs NEM, AU, RGLD: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Agnico Eagle Mines's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month 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.
Agnico Eagle Mines 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Agnico Eagle Mines's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agnico Eagle Mines's 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.27 mean?
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.27 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Agnico Eagle Mines and its competitors.
Is Agnico Eagle Mines' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Agnico Eagle Mines' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.27. Overall, Agnico Eagle Mines has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agnico Eagle Mines' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
Agnico Eagle Mines' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.27 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Agnico Eagle Mines and its competitors. Agnico Eagle Mines's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agnico Eagle Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.83, compared to a current price of $188.78 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.27. Agnico Eagle Mines' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.27 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 Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agnico Eagle Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $188.78 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $169.83.
GuruFocus considers Agnico Eagle Mines to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AEM:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -1.27
GF Value™: $169.83 vs. price of $188.78 (11.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Agnico Eagle is a gold miner with mines in Canada, Mexico, Finland, and Australia. Agnico operated just one mine, LaRonde, as recently as 2008 before bringing its other mines online in rapid succession in the following years. It merged with Kirkland Lake Gold in 2022, acquiring the Detour Lake and Macassa mines in Canada along with the high-grade, low-cost Fosterville mine in Australia. It sold around 3.4 million gold ounces in 2025 and had about 15 years of gold reserves at end 2025. Agnico Eagle is focused on increasing gold production in lower-risk jurisdictions and bought the remaining 50% of its Canadian Malartic mine along with the Wasamac project and other assets from Yamana Gold in 2023.
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