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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. Oldfields Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -8.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oldfields Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:OLH'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.4 Med: -10.05 Max: 0
Current: -8.3
During the past 13 years, Oldfields Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -58.40%. And the median was -10.05%.
ASX:OLH's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: -0.9
vs ASX:OLH: -8.30
Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) 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.
Oldfields Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:OLH vs TT, JCI, CARR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Oldfields Holdings'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.
Oldfields Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Oldfields Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oldfields Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Oldfields Holdings 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 -8.30 mean?
Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -8.30 as of Jun. 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 Oldfields Holdings and its competitors.
Is Oldfields Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Oldfields Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.30.
How does Oldfields Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
Oldfields Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -8.30 can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Oldfields Holdings and its competitors. Oldfields Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oldfields Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -8.30. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.04, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.30. 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 Oldfields Holdings (ASX:OLH), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.30 as of Jun. 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.
Oldfields Holdings Ltd manufactures, imports, and markets paint brushes, paint rollers, painter's tools, and accessories mainly in Australia. It operates through two segments: Consumer Products and Scaffolding. The Consumer Products segment imports, manufactures, and markets paint brushes, paint rollers, painters' tools, garden sheds, and outdoor storage systems. The Scaffolding segment manufactures and markets scaffolding and related equipment and is also engaged in hiring scaffolding and related products to the building and construction industry. Substantial revenue is generated from the Scaffolding segment. Its geographic segments include Australia, New Zealand, and Other, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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