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AAC Technologies HoldingsAACAY -1.91%91 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 433% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates AACAY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 91/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $6.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,618 Hardware companies, AAC Technologies Holdings ranks better than 93.39% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. AAC Technologies Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AAC Technologies Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AACAY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.3 Max: 1.6
Current: 1.6
During the past 13 years, AAC Technologies Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.30%.
AACAY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.39% of 1618
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs AACAY: 1.60
AAC Technologies Holdings (OTCPK:AACAY) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
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.
AAC Technologies Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AACAY vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AAC Technologies Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year 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.
AAC Technologies Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AAC Technologies Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AAC Technologies Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
AAC Technologies Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 mean?
AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 as of Dec. 2025. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for AAC Technologies Holdings and its competitors. This is 433% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, AAC Technologies Holdings ranks #107 out of 1618 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is AAC Technologies Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
AAC Technologies Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 is 433% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, AAC Technologies Holdings ranks #107 out of 1618 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AAC Technologies Holdings has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AAC Technologies Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AAC Technologies Holdings ranks #107 out of 1618 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places AAC Technologies Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware industry context. However, 3-Year 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for AAC Technologies Holdings and its competitors. AAC Technologies Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is 433% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AAC Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.24, compared to a current price of $5.39 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is 433% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. AAC Technologies Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 AAC Technologies Holdings (AACAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AAC Technologies Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.39 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.24.
GuruFocus considers AAC Technologies Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AACAY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.60 (433% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $6.24 vs. price of $5.39 (13.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AACAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AAC Technologies is one of the world's largest manufacturers of miniature acoustic components, such as speakers and receivers, primarily for smartphones. Founded in 1993, the company has since expanded into the production of other handset components, such as electromagnetic drives (haptics), precision mechanical, lenses and camera modules, sensors, and MEMS microphones. AAC is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and runs factories in China, Vietnam, Czechia, and Malaysia. It employed 44,181 people as at June 30, 2025.
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