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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. Lark Distilling Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -12.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lark Distilling Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LRK'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -120 Med: -24.65 Max: -6.3
Current: -12
During the past 13 years, Lark Distilling Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.30%. The lowest was -120.00%. And the median was -24.65%.
ASX:LRK's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 81.25% of 96
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: -0.35
vs ASX:LRK: -12.00
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) 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.
Lark Distilling Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:LRK vs BF.B: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co'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.
Lark Distilling Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lark Distilling Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Lark Distilling Co 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 -12.00 mean?
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -12.00 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 Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #78 out of 96 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Lark Distilling Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.00. Based on the distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #78 out of 96 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #78 out of 96 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Lark Distilling Co 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. Lark Distilling Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.90, compared to a current price of A$0.92 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.00. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.00 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.92 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.90.
GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -12.00
GF Value™: A$0.90 vs. price of A$0.92 (2.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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