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APA GroupASX:APA -0.90%71 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:APA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Utilities - Regulated companies, APA Group ranks worse than 67.97% 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. APA Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for APA Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:APA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.6 Med: -4.65 Max: 0
Current: -3.4
During the past 13 years, APA Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -19.60%. And the median was -4.65%.
ASX:APA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 67.97% of 231
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: -1.5
vs ASX:APA: -3.40
APA Group (ASX:APA) 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.
APA Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:APA vs ATO, NI, UGI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, APA 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.
APA Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, APA Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 -3.40 mean?
APA Group (ASX:APA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 APA Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #157 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is APA Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
APA Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. Based on the distribution chart, APA Group ranks #157 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, APA Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #157 out of 231 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places APA Group 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 APA Group and its competitors. APA Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group (ASX:APA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.36, compared to a current price of A$9.91 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40. APA Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 13 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 APA Group (ASX:APA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 APA Group (ASX:APA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$9.91 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.36.
GuruFocus considers APA Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.40
GF Value™: A$8.36 vs. price of A$9.91 (18.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:APA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Group is Australia's largest gas infrastructure company with an extensive portfolio of transmission pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities, and is increasingly investing in renewable energy generation, electricity transmission, and batteries. It is internally managed and has direct operational control over all assets. It owns minority stakes in a few smaller gas infrastructure companies and manages operations for most of these. The stapled securities comprise a unit in Australian Pipeline Trust and in APT Investment Trust.
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