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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. Telecom Argentina's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telecom Argentina's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Telecom Argentina's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%. The lowest was -30.50%. And the median was 0.00%.
BUE:TECO2's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: -0.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) 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.
Telecom Argentina 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BUE:TECO2 vs TMUS, VZ, T: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Argentina's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Argentina's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Telecom Argentina 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?
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #999999 out of 230 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telecom Argentina's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Telecom Argentina's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #999999 out of 230 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #999999 out of 230 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Telecom Argentina 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. Telecom Argentina'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 Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,297.25, compared to a current price of ARS4,250.00 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS4,250.00 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,297.25.
GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ARS3,297.25 vs. price of ARS4,250.00 (28.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
83GF Score
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