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Step One ClothingASX:STP 33 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates ASX:STP with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Retail - Cyclical companies, Step One Clothing ranks better than 73.27% 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. Step One Clothing's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Step One Clothing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:STP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.5
During the past 5 years, Step One Clothing's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%. The lowest was 0.40%. And the median was 0.45%.
ASX:STP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 73.27% of 692
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs ASX:STP: 0.50
Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) 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.
Step One Clothing 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:STP vs TJX, ROST, BURL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Step One Clothing'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.
Step One Clothing 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Step One Clothing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step One Clothing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Step One Clothing 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 mean?
Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 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 Step One Clothing and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Step One Clothing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Step One Clothing ranks #185 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Step One Clothing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Step One Clothing's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Step One Clothing ranks #185 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Step One Clothing has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step One Clothing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Step One Clothing ranks #185 out of 692 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Step One Clothing in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Step One Clothing's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 0.50 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Step One Clothing and its competitors. Step One Clothing's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step One Clothing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.64, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 76.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Step One Clothing's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 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 Step One Clothing (ASX:STP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 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 Step One Clothing (ASX:STP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step One Clothing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 76.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.64.
GuruFocus considers Step One Clothing to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:STP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.50 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: A$0.64 vs. price of A$0.15 (76.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:STP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step One Clothing Ltd is a direct-to-consumer online retailer for men's undergarments. Its products comprise Boxer Brief, Trunks, and Boxer Breif+Fly. Its group is organized into three operating segments, being online retail sales for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, however, these segments are aggregated into one reportable segment.
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