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Alto IngredientsALTO -2.16%38 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks worse than 51.38% 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. Alto Ingredients's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alto Ingredients's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ALTO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -165.6 Med: -18.1 Max: -0.9
Current: -0.9
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.90%. The lowest was -165.60%. And the median was -18.10%.
ALTO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 51.38% of 833
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs ALTO: -0.90
Alto Ingredients (NAS:ALTO) 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.
Alto Ingredients 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ALTO vs OEC, GEVO, MATV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Alto Ingredients 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 -0.90 mean?
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.90 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 Alto Ingredients and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #428 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Alto Ingredients' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alto Ingredients' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #428 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to OEC and GEVO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #428 out of 833 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Alto Ingredients 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Alto Ingredients and its competitors. Alto Ingredients's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $4.53 — trading 214.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.53 is trading 214.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.90
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $4.53 (214.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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