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Canaf InvestmentsCAFZF 58 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CAFZF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Steel companies, Canaf Investments ranks worse than 357142.5% 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. Canaf Investments's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canaf Investments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Canaf Investments's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -47.50%. And the median was 0.00%.
CAFZF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: -0.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Canaf Investments (OTCPK:CAFZF) 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.
Canaf Investments 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CAFZF vs HCC, AMR, SXC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Canaf Investments'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.
Canaf Investments 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Canaf Investments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canaf Investments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Canaf Investments 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?
Canaf Investments (CAFZF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 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 Canaf Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #999999 out of 280 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Canaf Investments' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Canaf Investments' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #999999 out of 280 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canaf Investments has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canaf Investments' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #999999 out of 280 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Canaf Investments 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Steel 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 Canaf Investments and its competitors. Canaf Investments'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 Canaf Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments (CAFZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.23 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Canaf Investments' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Canaf Investments (CAFZF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 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 Canaf Investments (CAFZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.23 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers Canaf Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAFZF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.23 (32.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAFZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canaf Investments Inc is a Canadian company that owns and operates a coal processing plant in South Africa that processes coal and coal products into calcine, a coke substitute with high carbon content. The company, through its subsidiaries, produces calcined anthracite used in the manufacturing process of steel and manganese. The company operates in two reportable segments: head office operations in Canada and the coal processing business in South Africa, out of which the majority of revenue comes from South Africa.
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