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AlpargatasBSP:ALPA3 +3.31%72 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:ALPA3 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$12.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Alpargatas ranks better than 60.13% 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. Alpargatas's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alpargatas's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:ALPA3'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.3 Med: 0 Max: 63.3
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, Alpargatas's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 63.30%. The lowest was -5.30%. And the median was 0.00%.
BSP:ALPA3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 60.13% of 454
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs BSP:ALPA3: -0.20
Alpargatas (BSP:ALPA3) 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.
Alpargatas 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BSP:ALPA3 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Alpargatas'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.
Alpargatas 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alpargatas's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpargatas's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 -0.20 mean?
Alpargatas (BSP:ALPA3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 Alpargatas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpargatas ranks #181 out of 454 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Alpargatas' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alpargatas' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Alpargatas ranks #181 out of 454 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alpargatas has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpargatas' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Alpargatas ranks #181 out of 454 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Alpargatas 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Alpargatas and its competitors. Alpargatas's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpargatas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpargatas (BSP:ALPA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$12.29, compared to a current price of R$10.29 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Alpargatas' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Alpargatas (BSP:ALPA3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 Alpargatas (BSP:ALPA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpargatas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$10.29 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$12.29.
GuruFocus considers Alpargatas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ALPA3:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: R$12.29 vs. price of R$10.29 (16.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ALPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpargatas SA primarily manufactures footwear, apparel, and sports items. Brands the company owns or manufactures under license include Havaianas, dupe, Osklen, Mizuno, Megga, and Sete Leguas. Alpargatas reaches consumers through third-party retailers and through its own retail stores. Most of the company's sales are in Brazil and Argentina, with sales in Brazil accounting for more than half of the company's total sales. Remaining revenue is generated by the company's subsidiaries in Europe and the United States, and through direct exports.
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