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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. Cementos Argos's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cementos Argos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOG:CEMARGOS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: 0 Max: 5.4
Current: -1.4
During the past 13 years, Cementos Argos's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.40%. The lowest was -5.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
BOG:CEMARGOS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 58.39% of 149
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: -0.6
vs BOG:CEMARGOS: -1.40
Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) 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.
Cementos Argos 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BOG:CEMARGOS vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos Argos'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.
Cementos Argos 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos Argos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cementos Argos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Cementos Argos 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 -1.40 mean?
Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.40 as of Mar. 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 Cementos Argos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #87 out of 149 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Cementos Argos' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cementos Argos' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #87 out of 149 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cementos Argos has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos Argos' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #87 out of 149 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Cementos Argos 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 Building Materials company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Building Materials 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 Cementos Argos and its competitors. Cementos Argos's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos Argos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP7,703.53, compared to a current price of COP10,540.00 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. Cementos Argos' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40 as of Mar. 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 Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of COP10,540.00 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP7,703.53.
GuruFocus considers Cementos Argos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:CEMARGOS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.40
GF Value™: COP7,703.53 vs. price of COP10,540.00 (36.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:CEMARGOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cementos Argos SA is a cement-producing company. In terms of the concrete and cement business, it is Colombia's key producer and one of the key producers in the sector across Central America and the Caribbean. The company's corporate purpose is the exploitation of the cement industry, the production of concrete mixes and any other materials or items made of cement, lime or clay, the acquisition and exploitation of minerals or deposits of exploitable minerals in the cement industry, and similar rights to explore and mine the aforementioned minerals, whether by concession, privilege, lease or other title. Its operating segments are: Colombia, which generates maximum revenue, the Caribbean, Central America, Trading, and Corporate and others.
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