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ADF GroupADFJF +1.40%69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.40 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADFJF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.38 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,853 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks better than 98.65% 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. ADF Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ADF Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ADFJF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.6 Med: 0 Max: 4.4
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, ADF Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.40%. The lowest was -10.60%. And the median was 0.00%.
ADFJF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 98.65% of 1853
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs ADFJF: 4.40
ADF Group (OTCPK:ADFJF) 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.
ADF Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ADFJF vs ATI, CRS, MLI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF Group'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.
ADF Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADF Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADF Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 4.40 mean?
ADF Group (ADFJF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.40 as of Apr. 2026. 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 ADF Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #25 out of 1853 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is ADF Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ADF Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.40. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #25 out of 1853 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #25 out of 1853 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ADF Group in the top 1% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 ADF Group and its competitors. ADF Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (ADFJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.38, compared to a current price of $11.45 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.40. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 ADF Group (ADFJF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.40 as of Apr. 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 ADF Group (ADFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.45 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.38.
GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADFJF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.40
GF Value™: $7.38 vs. price of $11.45 (55.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
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