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Algoma Steel GroupASTL +7.65%61 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 315% above its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates ASTL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Steel companies, Algoma Steel Group ranks better than 99.65% 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. Algoma Steel Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Algoma Steel Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASTL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.4 Med: 2.6 Max: 10.8
Current: 10.8
During the past 6 years, Algoma Steel Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.80%. The lowest was 2.40%. And the median was 2.60%.
ASTL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 99.65% of 283
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs ASTL: 10.80
Algoma Steel Group (NAS:ASTL) 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.
Algoma Steel Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASTL vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Algoma Steel Group'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.
Algoma Steel Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Algoma Steel Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Steel Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Algoma Steel Group 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 10.80 mean?
Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 10.80 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 Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. This is 315% above median its historical median of 2.60. Over the past decade, Algoma Steel Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 2.40 to 10.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #1 out of 283 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Algoma Steel Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Algoma Steel Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 10.80 is 315% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.40 to a high of 10.80. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #1 out of 283 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Algoma Steel Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Steel Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #1 out of 283 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Algoma Steel Group in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Algoma Steel Group's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 2.40 to 10.80 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Steel 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 Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. Algoma Steel Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.80, which is 315% above median its own 10-year median of 2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Steel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.68, compared to a current price of $4.23 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.80, which is 315% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. Algoma Steel Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.80 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.23 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.68.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Steel Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASTL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 10.80 (315% above median its 10-year median of 2.60)
GF Value™: $4.68 vs. price of $4.23 (9.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.
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