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Perseus MiningASX:PRU -0.21%91 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,168 Metals & Mining companies, Perseus Mining ranks better than 95.94% 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. Perseus Mining's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perseus Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PRU'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.5 Med: -9.9 Max: 0.1
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Perseus Mining's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -52.50%. And the median was -9.90%.
ASX:PRU's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.94% of 2168
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.5
vs ASX:PRU: 0.10
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) 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.
Perseus Mining 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:PRU vs NEM, AU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Perseus Mining'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.
Perseus Mining 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Perseus Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Perseus Mining 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 0.10 mean?
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 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 Perseus Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #88 out of 2168 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Perseus Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Perseus Mining's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #88 out of 2168 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #88 out of 2168 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Perseus Mining in the top 4% 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Perseus Mining and its competitors. Perseus Mining's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.76, compared to a current price of A$4.85 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 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.
Is Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.85 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.76.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10
GF Value™: A$3.76 vs. price of A$4.85 (29% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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