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AMC Global MediaAMCX -1.25%65 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates AMCX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Global Media ranks better than 73.73% 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. AMC Global Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMC Global Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AMCX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7 Med: 0.95 Max: 12.1
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, AMC Global Media's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 12.10%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was 0.95%.
AMCX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 73.73% of 632
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -1
vs AMCX: 0.20
AMC Global Media (NAS:AMCX) 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.
AMC Global Media 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AMCX vs STRZ, PLAY, HUYA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
AMC Global Media 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 0.20 mean?
AMC Global Media (AMCX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #166 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is AMC Global Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
AMC Global Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #166 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to STRZ and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #166 out of 632 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts AMC Global Media in the upper 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. AMC Global Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (AMCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.39, compared to a current price of $11.85 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 AMC Global Media (AMCX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 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 AMC Global Media (AMCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.85 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.39.
GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMCX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20 (79% below median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: $8.39 vs. price of $11.85 (41.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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