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Range InternationalASX:RAN 35 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.90 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:RAN with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Chemicals companies, Range International ranks worse than 94.51% 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. Range International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -23.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Range International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:RAN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.3 Med: -23.9 Max: -1.3
Current: -23.9
During the past 10 years, Range International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.30%. The lowest was -57.30%. And the median was -23.90%.
ASX:RAN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 94.51% of 838
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs ASX:RAN: -23.90
Range International (ASX:RAN) 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.
Range International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:RAN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Range International'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.
Range International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Range International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Range International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Range International 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 -23.90 mean?
Range International (ASX:RAN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -23.90 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 Range International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Range International ranks #792 out of 838 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Range International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Range International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.90. Based on the distribution chart, Range International ranks #792 out of 838 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Range International has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Range International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Range International ranks #792 out of 838 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Range International 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Range International and its competitors. Range International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Range International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Range International (ASX:RAN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.60, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.90. Range International's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Range International (ASX:RAN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.90 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 Range International (ASX:RAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Range International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.60.
GuruFocus considers Range International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:RAN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -23.90
GF Value™: A$0.60 vs. price of A$0.15 (75% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:RAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Range International Ltd is a manufacturer of recycled plastic products. It uses the Thermofusion technology to manufacture light, medium, and heavy-duty pallets from fully mixed waste plastics suitable for racking, stacking, and lifting, in a range of load capacities and sizes for use in export, cold storage, food and beverage, manufacturing, building, and cement industries. The Group's geographical operating segments are: Indonesia, which generates the maximum revenue, Australia and New Zealand, Thailand, the Philippines, and Other.
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