MLFNF (Maple Leaf Foods) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.06% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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MLFNF Maple Leaf Foods Inc MLFNF
62 GF Score
Price $20.89
GF Value $14.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Maple Leaf Foods 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Maple Leaf Foods MLFNF +0.29% 62 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.06%.

Maple Leaf Foods  (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.

Maple Leaf Foods 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.

Maple Leaf Foods 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Maple Leaf Foods 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Maple Leaf Foods'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 )
=(124.404 - 124.480) / 124.404
=-0.06%

* 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 -0.06 mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
Maple Leaf Foods' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. Maple Leaf Foods's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.45, compared to a current price of $20.89 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.89 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.45. GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MLFNF:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.06
  • GF Value™: $14.45 vs. price of $20.89 (44.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Maple Leaf Foods Business Description

Address 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 0A8
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
62GF Score

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