Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -35.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ADX:ADAVIATION Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ADX:ADAVIATION
71 GF Score
Price د.إ5.25
GF Value د.إ5.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ADX:ADAVIATION 71 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -35.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADAVIATION with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ5.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Transportation companies, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks worse than 92.6% 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. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -35.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ADAVIATION' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.1   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -35.1

During the past 13 years, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -35.10%. And the median was 0.00%.

ADX:ADAVIATION's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
92.6% of 527 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs ADX:ADAVIATION: -35.10

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) 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.


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ADX:ADAVIATION vs JOBY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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.


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Abu Dhabi Aviation Co 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 -35.10 mean?
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -35.10 as of Mar. 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #488 out of 527 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -35.10. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #488 out of 527 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #488 out of 527 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Abu Dhabi Aviation Co in the lower half of its industry. 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -35.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ5.77, compared to a current price of د.إ5.25 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -35.10. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -35.10 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ5.25 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ5.77. GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Aviation Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ADAVIATION:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -35.10
  • GF Value™: د.إ5.77 vs. price of د.إ5.25 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Business Description

Address P.O. Box 2723, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co is engaged in the provision of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and military aircraft. The company also provides professional and technical support services, owns and operates helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, undertakes charter and commercial air cargo operations, and trades in aircraft spare parts, and accessories, both within and outside the United Arab Emirates. Its reporting segments are: i) General aviation, ii) Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO), iii) Investments. The majority of revenue is derived from the Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO) segment, which provides routine inspections, repairs, overhauls, and modifications, among other similar services.
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