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Ramsay Health CareASX:RHC -0.89%85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:RHC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$50.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ramsay Health Care ranks better than 65.7% 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. Ramsay Health Care's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:RHC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.4 Med: -0.55 Max: 0.4
Current: -0.3
During the past 13 years, Ramsay Health Care's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -10.40%. And the median was -0.55%.
ASX:RHC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 65.7% of 446
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: -1.75
vs ASX:RHC: -0.30
Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) 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.
Ramsay Health Care 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:RHC vs HCA, THC, DVA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ramsay Health Care'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.
Ramsay Health Care 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ramsay Health Care 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 -0.30 mean?
Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 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 Ramsay Health Care and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ramsay Health Care ranks #153 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ramsay Health Care's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Ramsay Health Care ranks #153 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ramsay Health Care has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ramsay Health Care ranks #153 out of 446 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Ramsay Health Care in the upper 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Ramsay Health Care and its competitors. Ramsay Health Care's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ramsay Health Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$50.74, compared to a current price of A$43.55 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Ramsay Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 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 Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramsay Health Care stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$43.55 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$50.74.
GuruFocus considers Ramsay Health Care to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:RHC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
GF Value™: A$50.74 vs. price of A$43.55 (14.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:RHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ramsay Health Care is one of the largest private healthcare providers in the world, with more than 500 sites across about eight countries. The key markets in which it operates are Australia, France, the UK, and Sweden. It is the largest private hospital group in each of these markets except for the UK, where it is the largest independent supplier to the NHS. Ramsay Santé, which operates the European regions other than the UK, is a 53%-owned subsidiary of Ramsay Health Care. The company typically earns about two-thirds of consolidated earnings in Australia. Ramsay Health Care undertakes both private and publicly funded healthcare.
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