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AEP PlantationsAEPLF 70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AEPLF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AEP Plantations ranks better than 81.44% 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. AEP Plantations's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AEP Plantations's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AEPLF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.9 Med: 0 Max: 2.3
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, AEP Plantations's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was -14.90%. And the median was 0.00%.
AEPLF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.44% of 970
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs AEPLF: 0.70
AEP Plantations (OTCPK:AEPLF) 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.
AEP Plantations 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AEPLF vs ADM, BG, TSN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, AEP Plantations'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.
AEP Plantations 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AEP Plantations's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AEP Plantations's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
AEP Plantations 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 0.70 mean?
AEP Plantations (AEPLF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 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 AEP Plantations and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #180 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is AEP Plantations' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
AEP Plantations' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #180 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AEP Plantations has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEP Plantations' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #180 out of 970 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places AEP Plantations in the top 19% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 AEP Plantations and its competitors. AEP Plantations's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEP Plantations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEP Plantations (AEPLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.12, compared to a current price of $2.17 — trading 93.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. AEP Plantations' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 AEP Plantations (AEPLF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 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 AEP Plantations (AEPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEP Plantations stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.17 is trading 93.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.12.
GuruFocus considers AEP Plantations to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AEPLF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70
GF Value™: $1.12 vs. price of $2.17 (93.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AEPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AEP Plantations PLC, formerly Anglo-Eastern Plantations PLC is engaged in the production and processing of palm oil and rubber. The company's segments include CPO (Crude Palm Oil), palm kernel and FFB (Fresh Fruit Bunches), Rubber, Shell nut, Biomass products, Biogas products, and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the CPO, palm kernel, and FFB segment. The company's geographical segments include Indonesia and Malaysia, out of which Indonesia is further classified in North Sumatera, Bengkulu, South Sumatera, Riau, Bangka and Kalimantan. The majority of the revenue is generated from Indonesia.
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