Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80% (As of May. 2026) — 58% Below Median

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BSP:CAML3 Camil Alimentos SA BSP:CAML3
77 GF Score
Price R$4.64
GF Value R$6.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Camil Alimentos 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Camil Alimentos BSP:CAML3 -0.22% 77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 as of May. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates BSP:CAML3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Camil Alimentos ranks better than 82.62% 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. Camil Alimentos's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Camil Alimentos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CAML3' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 1.9   Max: 3.8
Current: 0.8

During the past 12 years, Camil Alimentos's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.80%. The lowest was 0.20%. And the median was 1.90%.

BSP:CAML3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
82.62% of 961 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7 vs BSP:CAML3: 0.80

Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) 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.


Camil Alimentos 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


BSP:CAML3 vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Camil Alimentos'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.


Camil Alimentos 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Camil Alimentos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Camil Alimentos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Camil Alimentos 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 0.80 mean?
Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 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 Camil Alimentos and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Camil Alimentos' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #167 out of 961 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Camil Alimentos' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Camil Alimentos' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 3.80. Based on the distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #167 out of 961 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Camil Alimentos has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Camil Alimentos' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #167 out of 961 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Camil Alimentos in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Camil Alimentos' own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 3.80 over the past decade. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Camil Alimentos and its competitors. Camil Alimentos's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Camil Alimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.49, compared to a current price of R$4.64 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Camil Alimentos' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 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 Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Camil Alimentos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$4.64 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.49. GuruFocus considers Camil Alimentos to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CAML3:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80 (58% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
  • GF Value™: R$6.49 vs. price of R$4.64 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CAML3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Camil Alimentos Business Description

Address Av Doutora Ruth Cardoso, 8501, 12 andar, Pinheiro, Eldorado Business Tower, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05425-070
Camil Alimentos SA is a consumer goods company. The company is engaged in processing, producing, packing, and distributing rice, beans, sugar, and canned fish, among other products in the food sector. It has a diversified portfolio through brands in Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay. The operating business segments are Food products - Brazil, and Food products - International Food products. The company earns maximum revenue from Food products - the Brazil segment.
77GF Score

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