KNTK (Kinetik Holdings) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -14.73% (As of Jun. 2026 )

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

KNTK Kinetik Holdings Inc KNTK
78 GF Score
Price $54.43
GF Value $46.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Kinetik Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Kinetik Holdings KNTK +0.18% 78 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -14.73 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KNTK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 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. Kinetik Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -14.73%.


Kinetik Holdings  (NYSE:KNTK) 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.


Kinetik Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


KNTK vs SUNC, STNG, INSW: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Kinetik Holdings'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.


Kinetik Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kinetik Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


KNTK
78GF Score
Kinetik Holdings Inc KNTK
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Kinetik Holdings 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Kinetik Holdings's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )
=(68.802 - 78.938) / 68.802
=-14.73%

* 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 -14.73 mean?
Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -14.73 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 Kinetik Holdings and its competitors.
Is Kinetik Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kinetik Holdings' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -14.73. Overall, Kinetik Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinetik Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to SUNC and STNG?
Kinetik Holdings' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -14.73 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Kinetik Holdings and its competitors. Kinetik Holdings's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -14.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinetik Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.62, compared to a current price of $54.43 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -14.73. Kinetik Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 14 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 Kinetik Holdings (KNTK), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -14.73 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 Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinetik Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $54.43 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.62. GuruFocus considers Kinetik Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KNTK:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -14.73
  • GF Value™: $46.62 vs. price of $54.43 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 14 warning signs

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


Kinetik Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2700 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77056-4400
Kinetik Holdings Inc is a midstream operator that provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services. Its activities also include NGL stabilization and transportation, produced water gathering and disposal, and crude oil gathering, stabilization, storage, and transportation. The company operates in two reportable segments: i) The Midstream Logistics segment operates under three service offerings: 1) gas gathering and processing, 2) crude oil gathering, stabilization, and storage services, and 3) produced water gathering and disposal. ii) The Pipeline Transportation segment consists of two EMI Pipelines originating in the Permian Basin with various access points to the U.S. Gulf Coast, Kinetik NGL Pipelines, and Delaware Link Pipeline.
78GF Score

Get the complete analysis for KNTK

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$54.43
Price
$46.62
GF Value