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Ventia Services GroupASX:VNT -0.36%57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates ASX:VNT with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.37 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 944 Construction companies, Ventia Services Group ranks better than 86.23% 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. Ventia Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ventia Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VNT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.55 Max: 1.1
Current: 1.1
During the past 5 years, Ventia Services Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.55%.
ASX:VNT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 86.23% of 944
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs ASX:VNT: 1.10
Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) 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.
Ventia Services Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Ventia Services Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Ventia Services Group'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.
Ventia Services Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ventia Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ventia Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ventia Services Group 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 1.10 mean?
Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 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 Ventia Services Group and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Ventia Services Group ranks #130 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Ventia Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ventia Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Based on the distribution chart, Ventia Services Group ranks #130 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ventia Services Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ventia Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ventia Services Group ranks #130 out of 944 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ventia Services Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Ventia Services Group and its competitors. Ventia Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ventia Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.37, compared to a current price of A$5.57 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Ventia Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100. 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 Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 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 Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventia Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.57 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.37.
GuruFocus considers Ventia Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VNT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.10 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: A$4.37 vs. price of A$5.57 (27.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
While Ventia is not the largest player with an estimated sub 10% share of addressable markets, it is nonetheless a leading infrastructure maintenance services provider in Australia and New Zealand. Its capabilities span the full asset lifecycle including operations and maintenance, facilities management, minor capital works, environmental services, and other solutions. And its business model is favorably capital-light via flexing of a large contractor base complementing a deep pool of talented employees. Ventia has long-term relationships with a diverse range of public and private sector clients with many client relationships maintained for decades. Contracts are favorably long with an average five-year duration at inception and most containing some form of embedded price escalation.
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