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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. Principal Capital PCL's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Principal Capital PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Principal Capital PCL's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -51.40%. And the median was -3.20%.
BKK:PRINC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: -1.75 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) 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.
Principal Capital PCL 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BKK:PRINC vs HCA, THC, EHC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Principal Capital PCL'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.
Principal Capital PCL 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Principal Capital PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Principal Capital PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Principal Capital PCL 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?
Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Principal Capital PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Principal Capital PCL's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Principal Capital PCL has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Principal Capital PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #999999 out of 444 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Principal Capital PCL 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. Principal Capital PCL'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 Principal Capital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.96, compared to a current price of ฿1.69 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Principal Capital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.69 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.96.
GuruFocus considers Principal Capital PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PRINC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ฿2.96 vs. price of ฿1.69 (42.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PRINC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Principal Capital PCL is a healthcare services provider. The company's segments include Healthcare services business, Property Development and Rental business and Others. It derives majority of the revenue from Healthcare services business segment. Revenues from healthcare services include doctor fee, room service, and medical fee.
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