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Cairo Oils & SoapCAI:COSG +4.86%55 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CAI:COSG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of E£1.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks worse than 65.7% 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. Cairo Oils & Soap's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cairo Oils & Soap's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:COSG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.6 Med: -19.8 Max: 0.8
Current: -4.3
During the past 13 years, Cairo Oils & Soap's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%. The lowest was -78.60%. And the median was -19.80%.
CAI:COSG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 65.7% of 962
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs CAI:COSG: -4.30
Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG) 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.
Cairo Oils & Soap 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CAI:COSG vs PG, CL, EL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Cairo Oils & Soap'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.
Cairo Oils & Soap 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cairo Oils & Soap's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cairo Oils & Soap's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Cairo Oils & Soap 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.30 mean?
Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.30 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 Cairo Oils & Soap and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks #632 out of 962 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Cairo Oils & Soap's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cairo Oils & Soap's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30. Based on the distribution chart, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks #632 out of 962 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cairo Oils & Soap has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairo Oils & Soap's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks #632 out of 962 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Cairo Oils & Soap 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 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 Cairo Oils & Soap and its competitors. Cairo Oils & Soap's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairo Oils & Soap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£1.16, compared to a current price of E£1.94 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30. Cairo Oils & Soap's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30 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 Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo Oils & Soap stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£1.94 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£1.16.
GuruFocus considers Cairo Oils & Soap to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:COSG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.30
GF Value™: E£1.16 vs. price of E£1.94 (67.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:COSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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