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Service StreamASX:SSM +1.65%75 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SSM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 Construction companies, Service Stream ranks better than 74.55% 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. Service Stream's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service Stream's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SSM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.5 Med: -10.8 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Service Stream's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%. The lowest was -22.50%. And the median was -10.80%.
ASX:SSM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 74.55% of 939
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs ASX:SSM: 0.20
Service Stream (ASX:SSM) 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.
Service Stream 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:SSM vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Service Stream'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.
Service Stream 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Service Stream's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service Stream's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Service Stream 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 0.20 mean?
Service Stream (ASX:SSM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 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 Service Stream and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #239 out of 939 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Service Stream's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Service Stream's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #239 out of 939 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Service Stream has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Stream's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Service Stream ranks #239 out of 939 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Service Stream 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Service Stream and its competitors. Service Stream's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Stream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Stream (ASX:SSM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.49, compared to a current price of A$2.47 — trading 65.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Service Stream's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Service Stream (ASX:SSM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 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 Service Stream (ASX:SSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Stream stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.47 is trading 65.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.49.
GuruFocus considers Service Stream to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SSM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: A$1.49 vs. price of A$2.47 (65.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Service Stream Ltd is engaged in the provision of telecommunications and network services. Its segments are Telecommunications, Transport, and Utilities. The Telecommunications segment provides a range of operations, maintenance, installation, design, and construction services to the owners of fixed-line and wireless telecommunication networks in Australia. Transport provides long-term operational support and maintenance services to public and private road and tunnel asset owners. The utilities segment provides operations, maintenance, design, and construction services, specialist metering, new energy, and inspection services to gas, water, and electricity network owners, among others. It generates revenue from the Telecommunications segment.
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