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Swift TVASX:STV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.40 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Media - Diversified companies, Swift TV ranks worse than 78.52% 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. Swift TV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -13.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swift TV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:STV'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -177.6 Med: -15.5 Max: 29.1
Current: -13.4
During the past 13 years, Swift TV's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 29.10%. The lowest was -177.60%. And the median was -15.50%.
ASX:STV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 78.52% of 633
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -1
vs ASX:STV: -13.40
Swift TV (ASX:STV) 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.
Swift TV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:STV vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Swift TV'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.
Swift TV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Swift TV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swift TV'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 -13.40 mean?
Swift TV (ASX:STV) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -13.40 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 Swift TV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #497 out of 633 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Swift TV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Swift TV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.40. Based on the distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #497 out of 633 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Swift TV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Swift TV ranks #497 out of 633 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Swift TV 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Swift TV and its competitors. Swift TV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift TV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swift TV (ASX:STV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.40. 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 Swift TV (ASX:STV), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -13.40 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.
Swift TV Ltd is a B2B Tech company reimagining the role of TV as the heart of the community. It enables not only entertainment but also engagement, turning facilities into vibrant communities. The group delivers premium entertainment and engagement solutions powered by proprietary technology and expertise. Its solutions include aged care solutions, Mining solutions, ICT solutions, and Others. The group managed across the full lifecycle, from ICT design and installation, research and development, client success management, and 24/7 help desk support.
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