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PRL GlobalASX:PRG -7.53%77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRG with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Transportation companies, PRL Global ranks better than 80.15% 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. PRL Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PRL Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PRG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.6 Med: 0 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, PRL Global's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%. The lowest was -16.60%. And the median was 0.00%.
ASX:PRG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.15% of 529
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs ASX:PRG: 0.90
PRL Global (ASX:PRG) 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.
PRL Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:PRG vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, PRL Global'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.
PRL Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PRL Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PRL Global'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 0.90 mean?
PRL Global (ASX:PRG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 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 PRL Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #105 out of 529 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is PRL Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
PRL Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #105 out of 529 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PRL Global has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRL Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #105 out of 529 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places PRL Global in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 PRL Global and its competitors. PRL Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PRL Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRL Global (ASX:PRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.29, compared to a current price of A$1.29 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. PRL Global's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 PRL Global (ASX:PRG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 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 PRL Global (ASX:PRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRL Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.29 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.29.
GuruFocus considers PRL Global to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90
GF Value™: A$2.29 vs. price of A$1.29 (43.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PRL Global Ltd is a diversified industrial company. Its core business is providing phosphate rock to mainly Southeast Asian markets. The company's operating segments include Fertilizer and Logistics. The logistics division generates the majority of the group's revenue. The Logistics operating segment mainly involves trading, importing, and exporting commodities. It operates in the following geographic areas: Australia, Malaysia, Switzerland, and Singapore. Geographically, the company receives maximum revenue from Australia.
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