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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. BNK Banking's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BNK Banking's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BBC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66 Med: -12.85 Max: 0
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, BNK Banking's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -66.00%. And the median was -12.85%.
ASX:BBC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 51.92% of 1044
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs ASX:BBC: -0.20
BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) 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.
BNK Banking 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:BBC vs PNC, USB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BNK Banking'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.
BNK Banking 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BNK Banking's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BNK Banking's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
BNK Banking 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 -0.20 mean?
BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 BNK Banking and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BNK Banking ranks #502 out of 1044 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is BNK Banking's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
BNK Banking's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, BNK Banking ranks #502 out of 1044 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BNK Banking has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNK Banking's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BNK Banking ranks #502 out of 1044 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts BNK Banking 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 a Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 BNK Banking and its competitors. BNK Banking's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BNK Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.51, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. BNK Banking's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 2 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 BNK Banking (ASX:BBC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 BNK Banking (ASX:BBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNK Banking stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.51.
GuruFocus considers BNK Banking to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BBC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: A$0.51 vs. price of A$0.25 (51% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BNK Banking Corp Ltd is engaged in the provision of a range of banking products and services to existing and new customers. The company offers a range of loan products, including home loans, personal loans, car loans, and business loans. It also offers a range of savings and investments, including transaction and savings accounts and term deposits. The company offers general and health insurance. It offers deposit accounts, including General Savings Accounts and Business Accounts. It generates maximum revenue from the Banking segment.
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