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RLF AgTechASX:RLF +3.45% 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -25.60 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Agriculture companies, RLF AgTech ranks worse than 84.38% 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. RLF AgTech's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -25.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RLF AgTech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:RLF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.6 Med: -16.5 Max: -7.4
Current: -25.6
During the past 5 years, RLF AgTech's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.40%. The lowest was -25.60%. And the median was -16.50%.
ASX:RLF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 84.38% of 128
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: -1.85
vs ASX:RLF: -25.60
RLF AgTech (ASX:RLF) 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.
RLF AgTech 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:RLF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, RLF AgTech'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.
RLF AgTech 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, RLF AgTech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RLF AgTech'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 -25.60 mean?
RLF AgTech (ASX:RLF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -25.60 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 RLF AgTech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RLF AgTech ranks #108 out of 128 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is RLF AgTech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
RLF AgTech's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -25.60. Based on the distribution chart, RLF AgTech ranks #108 out of 128 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does RLF AgTech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, RLF AgTech ranks #108 out of 128 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places RLF AgTech 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 an Agriculture company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Agriculture 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 RLF AgTech and its competitors. RLF AgTech's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -25.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RLF AgTech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RLF AgTech (ASX:RLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.05, compared to a current price of A$0.03 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -25.60. 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 RLF AgTech (ASX:RLF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -25.60 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.
RLF AgTech Ltd is engaged in the formulation, manufacture, and sale of liquid fertilizers and seed treatments. Its offerings include Seed Primers, Soil & Fertigation, and Foliar. The company's operating segments are classified by the geographical areas where products and services are sold, together with its support functions, and include China, which derives key revenue, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
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