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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. Zimplats Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zimplats Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Zimplats Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 13.90%. The lowest was -16.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
ASX:ZIM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) 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.
Zimplats Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:ZIM vs HL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimplats Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zimplats Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Zimplats Holdings 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 0.00 mean?
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #999999 out of 2148 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Zimplats Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #999999 out of 2148 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #999999 out of 2148 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Zimplats Holdings 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 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 Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. Zimplats Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.37, compared to a current price of A$14.89 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$14.89 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.37.
GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: A$22.37 vs. price of A$14.89 (33.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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