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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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.04%.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) 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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ZIM vs SBLK, DAC, NMM: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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 -0.04 mean?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.04 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to SBLK and DAC?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.04 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.87, compared to a current price of $25.19 — trading 81.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.19 is trading 81.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.87.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.04
GF Value™: $13.87 vs. price of $25.19 (81.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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