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IPD GroupASX:IPG -4.81%63 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:IPG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,858 Industrial Products companies, IPD Group ranks worse than 74.92% 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. IPD Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IPD Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IPG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.2 Med: -6.15 Max: -6.1
Current: -6.2
During the past 5 years, IPD Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.10%. The lowest was -6.20%. And the median was -6.15%.
ASX:IPG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 74.92% of 1858
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs ASX:IPG: -6.20
IPD Group (ASX:IPG) 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.
IPD Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:IPG vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, IPD 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.
IPD Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IPD Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPD 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 -6.20 mean?
IPD Group (ASX:IPG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.20 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 IPD Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IPD Group ranks #1392 out of 1858 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is IPD Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
IPD Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. Based on the distribution chart, IPD Group ranks #1392 out of 1858 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IPD Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPD Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IPD Group ranks #1392 out of 1858 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places IPD 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 Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 IPD Group and its competitors. IPD Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPD Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPD Group (ASX:IPG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.98, compared to a current price of A$4.75 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. IPD Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IPD Group (ASX:IPG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20 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 IPD Group (ASX:IPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPD Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.75 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.98.
GuruFocus considers IPD Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.20
GF Value™: A$5.98 vs. price of A$4.75 (20.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPD Group Ltd is a national distributor and service provider to the Australian electrical market. Its operating segment includes the Products division and Services division. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Products division, which is focused on the sale of electrical infrastructure products to customers, including switchboard manufacturers, electrical wholesalers, electrical contractors, power utilities, OEMs, and system integrators. It offers products across various categories such as power distribution, industrial and motor control, power monitoring, and electrical cables and cable plugs, among others. The Services division provides various services, including installation and commissioning, calibration and testing, maintenance and repairs, and refurbishment.
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