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FirstWave Cloud TechnologyASX:FCT 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,134 Software companies, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks better than 56.28% 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. FirstWave Cloud Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FirstWave Cloud Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FCT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1525.9 Med: -59.8 Max: -1
Current: -1
During the past 13 years, FirstWave Cloud Technology's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.00%. The lowest was -1525.90%. And the median was -59.80%.
ASX:FCT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.28% of 2134
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs ASX:FCT: -1.00
FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) 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.
FirstWave Cloud Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:FCT vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, FirstWave Cloud Technology'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.
FirstWave Cloud Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, FirstWave Cloud Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstWave Cloud Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
FirstWave Cloud Technology 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 -1.00 mean?
FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.00 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 FirstWave Cloud Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks #933 out of 2134 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is FirstWave Cloud Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
FirstWave Cloud Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Based on the distribution chart, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks #933 out of 2134 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does FirstWave Cloud Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks #933 out of 2134 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts FirstWave Cloud Technology 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 FirstWave Cloud Technology and its competitors. FirstWave Cloud Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstWave Cloud Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. 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 FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00 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.
FirstWave Cloud Technology Ltd is a technology company offering a comprehensive end-to-end solution for network discovery, management, and cybersecurity by developing and selling network monitoring and internet security software. Its product offerings include NMIS9 (Network Management Information System), Secure Traffic Manager Platform, CyberCision Platform, and Open-Audit (a network auditing discovery solution), among others. The company mainly caters to the needs of MSPs and service providers, government entities, and enterprises. It has only one reportable segment, being the development and sale of software. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Australia, followed by the USA and Canada, Latin America, and the Rest of the world.
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