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Ares CapitalARCC -0.10%57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARCC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,139 Asset Management companies, Ares Capital ranks worse than 78.75% 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. Ares Capital's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -11.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Capital's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARCC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.4 Med: -11.4 Max: 0.3
Current: -11.4
During the past 13 years, Ares Capital's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -46.40%. And the median was -11.40%.
ARCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 78.75% of 1139
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs ARCC: -11.40
Ares Capital (NAS:ARCC) 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.
Ares Capital 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ARCC vs PS, IVZ, EQH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Capital'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.
Ares Capital 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Capital's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Capital's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ares Capital 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 -11.40 mean?
Ares Capital (ARCC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -11.40 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 Ares Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Capital ranks #897 out of 1139 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Ares Capital's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ares Capital's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Capital ranks #897 out of 1139 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Capital has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Capital's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PS and IVZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Capital ranks #897 out of 1139 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ares Capital 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Ares Capital and its competitors. Ares Capital's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital (ARCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.80, compared to a current price of $19.78 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40. Ares Capital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Ares Capital (ARCC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.40 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 Ares Capital (ARCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.78 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.80.
GuruFocus considers Ares Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARCC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -11.40
GF Value™: $19.80 vs. price of $19.78 (0.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
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