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BCI MineralsASX:BCI -1.05%24 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.90 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:BCI with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Steel companies, BCI Minerals ranks worse than 91.4% 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. BCI Minerals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -31.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BCI Minerals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BCI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.5 Med: -18.45 Max: -0.5
Current: -31.9
During the past 13 years, BCI Minerals's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%. The lowest was -66.50%. And the median was -18.45%.
ASX:BCI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 91.4% of 279
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs ASX:BCI: -31.90
BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) 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.
BCI Minerals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:BCI vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, BCI Minerals'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.
BCI Minerals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BCI Minerals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BCI Minerals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
BCI Minerals 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 -31.90 mean?
BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -31.90 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 BCI Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BCI Minerals ranks #255 out of 279 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is BCI Minerals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
BCI Minerals' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.90. Based on the distribution chart, BCI Minerals ranks #255 out of 279 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BCI Minerals has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCI Minerals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BCI Minerals ranks #255 out of 279 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places BCI Minerals 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 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 BCI Minerals and its competitors. BCI Minerals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCI Minerals stock overvalued right now?
BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -31.90. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.90. BCI Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -31.90 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.
BCI Minerals Ltd is an Australia-based resources company, managing a diversified portfolio of mineral interests. Its assets include Mardie Salt, Carnegie Potash, and other exploration projects including Marble bar, Black Hills, and Maitland. The company earns potential iron ore royalties over third-party projects located in the Pilbara. It holds an interest in Mardie Salt & Potash Project, Carnegie Potash Project, and Iron Valley Iron Ore Mine. The firm has two reportable segments being; Mardie, and Corporate.
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