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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. West African Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West African Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.7 Med: -18.3 Max: -3.7
Current: -3.8
During the past 13 years, West African Resources's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.70%. The lowest was -36.70%. And the median was -18.30%.
ASX:WAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.28% of 2164
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.4
vs ASX:WAF: -3.80
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) 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.
West African Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:WAF vs NEM, AU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, West African Resources'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.
West African Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West African Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West African Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
West African Resources 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 -3.80 mean?
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.80 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 West African Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #405 out of 2164 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is West African Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
West African Resources' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.80. Based on the distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #405 out of 2164 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #405 out of 2164 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places West African Resources in the top 19% 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 West African Resources and its competitors. West African Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.71, compared to a current price of A$2.70 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.80. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.80 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.70 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.71.
GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.80
GF Value™: A$4.71 vs. price of A$2.70 (42.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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