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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. Ashley Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashley Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 11 years, Ashley Services Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
ASX:ASH's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: -0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) 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.
Ashley Services Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:ASH vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Ashley Services 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.
Ashley Services Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Ashley Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashley Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ashley Services 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 0.00 mean?
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Ashley Services Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #999999 out of 694 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Ashley Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ashley Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #999999 out of 694 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashley Services Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashley Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #999999 out of 694 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ashley Services 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 a Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services 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 Ashley Services Group and its competitors. Ashley Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashley Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.27 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Ashley Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.27 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Ashley Services Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASH:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.27 (10.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashley Services Group Ltd is engaged in staffing services. It is an integrated Labour Hire, Recruitment, and Training organization that has been delivering workforce management and business improvement programs. The group operates in two operating segments, namely Labour hire and Training. The group derives maximum revenue from providing Labour hire services. The organization operates in Australia.
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