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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. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Cement Co PSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Gulf Cement Co PSC's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 30.70%. The lowest was -58.30%. And the median was 0.00%.
ADX:GCEM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: -0.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC'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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Gulf Cement Co PSC 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 0.00 mean?
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #999999 out of 149 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #999999 out of 149 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #999999 out of 149 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Gulf Cement Co PSC 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 Building Materials company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Building Materials 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.72, compared to a current price of د.إ1.13 — trading 56.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ1.13 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.72.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: د.إ0.72 vs. price of د.إ1.13 (56.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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