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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. Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CBAV3'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3 Med: -1.35 Max: 0
Current: -3
During the past 9 years, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -3.00%. And the median was -1.35%.
BSP:CBAV3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.63% of 2169
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.7
vs BSP:CBAV3: -3.00
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) 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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BSP:CBAV3 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio'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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio 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 -3.00 mean?
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.00 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio ranks #355 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio ranks #355 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio ranks #355 out of 2169 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio and its competitors. Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.90, compared to a current price of R$11.21 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$11.21 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.90.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CBAV3:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.00
GF Value™: R$5.90 vs. price of R$11.21 (90% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CBAV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio SA is engaged in the exploration of bauxite mining in Brazil, producing and/or trading bauxite, alumina, primary aluminum, and semi-fabricated products in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a wide product range, such as ingots, billets, plates, coils, foil, and extruded products. The company has three operating segments; the Aluminum segment comprises the operations of the aluminum production chain, from bauxite mining to the production of primary and downstream products, the Energy segment; Comprises the sale of surplus energy to the market, and others segment.
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