Air T (AIRT) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.40% (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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AIRT Air T Inc AIRT
52 GF Score
Price $32.15
GF Value $28.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Air T 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Air T AIRT -1.46% 52 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates AIRT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Conglomerates companies, Air T ranks better than 86.04% 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. Air T's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Air T's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AIRT' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.1   Med: 1.2   Max: 7.3
Current: 1.4

During the past 13 years, Air T's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.30%. The lowest was -7.10%. And the median was 1.20%.

AIRT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
86.04% of 308 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs AIRT: 1.40

Air T (NAS:AIRT) 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.


Air T 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


AIRT vs GPUS, ATVK, STRR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Air T'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.


Air T 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Air T's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air T's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Air T 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 1.40 mean?
Air T (AIRT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 as of Jun. 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 Air T and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Air T ranks #43 out of 308 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Air T's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Air T's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Air T ranks #43 out of 308 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air T has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air T's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GPUS and ATVK?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Air T ranks #43 out of 308 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Air T in the top 14% 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 Air T and its competitors. Air T's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air T (AIRT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.55, compared to a current price of $32.15 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Air T's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 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 Air T (AIRT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 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 Air T (AIRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air T stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.15 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.55. GuruFocus considers Air T to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AIRT:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.40 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
  • GF Value™: $28.55 vs. price of $32.15 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Air T Business Description

Other Exchanges AIRTP.PFD:USAGXT:Germany
Address 11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 305, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28262
Air T Inc together with its subsidiaries provides air freight service to the express delivery industry. The company's operating segments include Overnight air cargo, Ground equipment sales, Commercial jet engines, and parts, Corporate, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Commercial Jet Engines and Parts segment.
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