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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. Franco-Nevada's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.01%.
Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) 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.
Franco-Nevada 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:3FO vs NEM, AU, RGLD: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Franco-Nevada'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.
Franco-Nevada 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Franco-Nevada's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franco-Nevada'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 -0.01 mean?
Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 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 Franco-Nevada and its competitors.
Is Franco-Nevada's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Franco-Nevada's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. Overall, Franco-Nevada has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franco-Nevada's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
Franco-Nevada's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 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 Franco-Nevada and its competitors. Franco-Nevada's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franco-Nevada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €236.10, compared to a current price of €213.50 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. Franco-Nevada's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01 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 Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €213.50 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €236.10.
GuruFocus considers Franco-Nevada to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3FO:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.01
GF Value™: €236.10 vs. price of €213.50 (9.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3FO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franco-Nevada Corp is a precious-metals-focused royalty and investment company. The company owns a diversified portfolio of precious metals and royalty streams, which is actively managed to generate the bulk of its revenue from gold, silver, and platinum. The company does not operate mines, develop projects, or conduct exploration. The company's short-term financial performance is linked to the price of commodities and the amount of production from its portfolio of producing assets. Its long-term performance is affected by the availability of exploration and development capital. The company holds a portfolio of assets, diversified by commodity, revenue type, and stage of a project.
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