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StreamPlay StudioASX:SP8 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.60 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Interactive Media companies, StreamPlay Studio ranks worse than 66.2% 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. StreamPlay Studio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for StreamPlay Studio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SP8'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -190 Med: -24 Max: -0.9
Current: -4.6
During the past 13 years, StreamPlay Studio's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.90%. The lowest was -190.00%. And the median was -24.00%.
ASX:SP8's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 66.2% of 432
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs ASX:SP8: -4.60
StreamPlay Studio (ASX:SP8) 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.
StreamPlay Studio 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:SP8 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, StreamPlay Studio'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.
StreamPlay Studio 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, StreamPlay Studio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where StreamPlay Studio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
StreamPlay Studio 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 -4.60 mean?
StreamPlay Studio (ASX:SP8) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.60 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 StreamPlay Studio and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, StreamPlay Studio ranks #286 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is StreamPlay Studio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
StreamPlay Studio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.60. Based on the distribution chart, StreamPlay Studio ranks #286 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does StreamPlay Studio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, StreamPlay Studio ranks #286 out of 432 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places StreamPlay Studio 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 Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 StreamPlay Studio and its competitors. StreamPlay Studio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is StreamPlay Studio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StreamPlay Studio (ASX:SP8) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.04, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 80% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.60. 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 StreamPlay Studio (ASX:SP8), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.60 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.
StreamPlay Studio Ltd is engaged in the acquisition and development of an online gaming platform. The company is engaged in the development of online eSport and gaming tournament platform technology branded ArcadeX. The firm's principal objective is to acquire several assets that provide an online gaming portal that allows users to engage in skill-based competitive gaming competitions in eSports, including peer-to-peer matches and tournaments.
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