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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. QALA For Financial Investments's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -32.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for QALA For Financial Investments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:CCAP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.4 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -32.4
During the past 13 years, QALA For Financial Investments's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -32.40%. And the median was 0.00%.
CAI:CCAP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 91.47% of 1137
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs CAI:CCAP: -32.40
QALA For Financial Investments (CAI:CCAP) 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.
QALA For Financial Investments 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CAI:CCAP vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, QALA For Financial 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.
QALA For Financial Investments 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, QALA For Financial Investments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QALA For Financial Investments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
QALA For Financial 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 -32.40 mean?
QALA For Financial Investments (CAI:CCAP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -32.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 QALA For Financial Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QALA For Financial Investments ranks #1040 out of 1137 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is QALA For Financial Investments' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
QALA For Financial Investments' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.40. Based on the distribution chart, QALA For Financial Investments ranks #1040 out of 1137 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, QALA For Financial Investments has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QALA For Financial Investments' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, QALA For Financial Investments ranks #1040 out of 1137 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places QALA For Financial 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 QALA For Financial Investments and its competitors. QALA For Financial Investments's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QALA For Financial Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QALA For Financial Investments (CAI:CCAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£1.62, compared to a current price of E£6.00 — trading 270.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.40. QALA For Financial Investments' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 5 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 QALA For Financial Investments (CAI:CCAP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 QALA For Financial Investments (CAI:CCAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QALA For Financial Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£6.00 is trading 270.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£1.62.
GuruFocus considers QALA For Financial Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:CCAP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -32.40
GF Value™: E£1.62 vs. price of E£6.00 (270.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:CCAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QALA For Financial Investments is a private equity firm investing in energy and infrastructure. It invests in various sectors including energy, cement, agrifoods, transportation, logistics, mining, and other non-core companies. The majority contribution to revenue is derived from the energy sector and the cement sector. The company has a presence across Egypt, East Africa, and North Africa.
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