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American Outdoor BrandsAOUT +1.49%55 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 as of Apr. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks better than 87.26% 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. American Outdoor Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AOUT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 1.7 Max: 3.1
Current: 2
During the past 9 years, American Outdoor Brands's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 1.70%.
AOUT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 87.26% of 463
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs AOUT: 2.00
American Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) 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.
American Outdoor Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AOUT vs PLBY, CLAR, PUSA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands'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.
American Outdoor Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
American Outdoor Brands 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 2.00 mean?
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 as of Apr. 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 American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #59 out of 463 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #59 out of 463 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #59 out of 463 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places American Outdoor Brands in the top 13% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. American Outdoor Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.10, compared to a current price of $12.84 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 as of Apr. 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.84 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.10.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.00 (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: $9.10 vs. price of $12.84 (41.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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