HTO (H2O America) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -15.84% (As of Mar. 2026 )


HTO H2O America HTO
72 GF Score
Price $61.47
GF Value $57.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is H2O America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

H2O America HTO +0.10% 72 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -15.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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. H2O America's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -15.84%.

H2O America  (NAS:HTO) 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.

H2O America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.

H2O America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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H2O America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

H2O America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(36.118 - 41.840) / 36.118
=-15.84%

* 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 -15.84 mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -15.84 as of Mar. 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 H2O America and its competitors.
Is H2O America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
H2O America's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -15.84. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CWT and AWR?
H2O America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -15.84 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 H2O America and its competitors. H2O America's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -15.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $61.47 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -15.84. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -15.84 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.

Is H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.47 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40. GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HTO:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -15.84
  • GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $61.47 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

H2O America Business Description

Other Exchanges 76W:Germany
Address 110 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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