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Nutritional Growth SolutionsASX:NGS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -182.10 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks worse than 98.44% 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. Nutritional Growth Solutions's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -182.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nutritional Growth Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NGS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -182.1 Med: -121 Max: 45.8
Current: -182.1
During the past 6 years, Nutritional Growth Solutions's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 45.80%. The lowest was -182.10%. And the median was -121.00%.
ASX:NGS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 98.44% of 960
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs ASX:NGS: -182.10
Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) 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.
Nutritional Growth Solutions 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:NGS vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nutritional Growth Solutions'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.
Nutritional Growth Solutions 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nutritional Growth Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nutritional Growth Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Nutritional Growth Solutions 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 -182.10 mean?
Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -182.10 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 Nutritional Growth Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks #945 out of 960 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Nutritional Growth Solutions' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Nutritional Growth Solutions' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -182.10. Based on the distribution chart, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks #945 out of 960 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Nutritional Growth Solutions' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks #945 out of 960 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Nutritional Growth Solutions 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Nutritional Growth Solutions and its competitors. Nutritional Growth Solutions's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -182.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nutritional Growth Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.02 — trading 110% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -182.10. 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 Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -182.10 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.
Nutritional Growth Solutions Ltd is engaged in the business of developing produces and selling clinically tested protein supplements for children. It offers protein shakes and other products to improve the height and weight of children. It generates its revenues through the sale of its products directly to customers. Its brands include Horlicks, Healthy Heights, Pro Up, and Healthy Height China. Geographically it operates in the United States and the Rest of the World and the majority of its revenue comes from the united states.
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