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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. Antero Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Antero Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.5 Med: -0.6 Max: 5.3
Current: -1.2
During the past 13 years, Antero Resources's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.30%. The lowest was -6.50%. And the median was -0.60%.
AR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.3% of 683
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs AR: -1.20
Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) 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.
Antero Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AR vs RRC, APA, SM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Antero Resources'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.
Antero Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Antero Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Antero Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Antero Resources 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 -1.20 mean?
Antero Resources (AR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.20 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 Antero Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #278 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Antero Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Antero Resources' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #278 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Antero Resources has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antero Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RRC and APA?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Antero Resources ranks #278 out of 683 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Antero Resources 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Antero Resources and its competitors. Antero Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antero Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources (AR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.31, compared to a current price of $36.40 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20. Antero Resources' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Antero Resources (AR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20 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 Antero Resources (AR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antero Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.40 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.31.
GuruFocus considers Antero Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.20
GF Value™: $42.31 vs. price of $36.40 (14% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Antero Resources is an exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure play in the Marcellus Shale, located in northern West Virginia. The company started in 2002 as an E&P focused on the Barnett Shale (Fort Worth, Texas). Antero redefined itself in Appalachia's Marcellus Shale in 2005. In 2012, shortly before Antero's 2013 IPO, Antero Midstream Partners was formed to handle the company's rapidly growing gas volumes. In 2026, the firm narrowed its focus further by selling its Ohio Utica assets and using the proceeds to acquire additional Marcellus acreage from HG Energy. Just over half of its production and earning power is tied to natural gas, with the remainder mostly NGLs, where it holds a leading position, and some crude oil.
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