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Avalon Advanced MaterialsAVLNF 66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.60 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVLNF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,171 Metals & Mining companies, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks better than 53.34% 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. Avalon Advanced Materials's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -15.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avalon Advanced Materials's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AVLNF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.8 Med: -15.6 Max: 33.5
Current: -15.6
During the past 13 years, Avalon Advanced Materials's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 33.50%. The lowest was -23.80%. And the median was -15.60%.
AVLNF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 53.34% of 2171
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.5
vs AVLNF: -15.60
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCPK:AVLNF) 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.
Avalon Advanced Materials 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Avalon Advanced Materials 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Avalon Advanced Materials'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.
Avalon Advanced Materials 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Avalon Advanced Materials's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Advanced Materials's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Avalon Advanced Materials 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 -15.60 mean?
Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -15.60 as of May. 2026. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1013 out of 2171 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Avalon Advanced Materials' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.60. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1013 out of 2171 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avalon Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Advanced Materials' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1013 out of 2171 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Avalon Advanced Materials in the upper 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 Avalon Advanced Materials and its competitors. Avalon Advanced Materials's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.76, compared to a current price of $3.65 — trading 71.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.60. Avalon Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -15.60 as of May. 2026. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.65 is trading 71.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.76.
GuruFocus considers Avalon Advanced Materials to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVLNF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -15.60
GF Value™: $12.76 vs. price of $3.65 (71.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVLNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc is a mineral exploration and development company. It is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of specialty and critical minerals properties, located principally in Canada. It holds an exploration license within four claims in the East Kemptville area of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The company also holds an interest in a mining lease in the Warren Township Anorthosite Project, Nechalacho REE Project, and Net Smelter Returns (NSR) rights in the East Cedartree Gold Property, and the Wolf Mountain Platinum-Palladium Project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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