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Cambria Gold MinesCAMVF +11.11%23 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -142.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CAMVF with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,171 Metals & Mining companies, Cambria Gold Mines ranks worse than 97.6% 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. Cambria Gold Mines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -142.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cambria Gold Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CAMVF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -142.4 Med: -14 Max: -1.1
Current: -142.4
During the past 13 years, Cambria Gold Mines's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.10%. The lowest was -142.40%. And the median was -14.00%.
CAMVF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 97.6% of 2171
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.5
vs CAMVF: -142.40
Cambria Gold Mines (OTCPK:CAMVF) 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.
Cambria Gold Mines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CAMVF vs NEM, AU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Cambria Gold Mines'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.
Cambria Gold Mines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Cambria Gold Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cambria Gold Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Cambria Gold Mines 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 -142.40 mean?
Cambria Gold Mines (CAMVF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -142.40 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 Cambria Gold Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cambria Gold Mines ranks #2119 out of 2171 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Cambria Gold Mines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cambria Gold Mines' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -142.40. Based on the distribution chart, Cambria Gold Mines ranks #2119 out of 2171 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cambria Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cambria Gold Mines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Cambria Gold Mines ranks #2119 out of 2171 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Cambria Gold Mines 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 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 Cambria Gold Mines and its competitors. Cambria Gold Mines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -142.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cambria Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Cambria Gold Mines (CAMVF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -142.40. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -142.40. Cambria Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Cambria Gold Mines (CAMVF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -142.40 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.
Cambria Gold Mines Inc is a mining company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties located in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. The Company's principal assets include the Premier Gold Mine and the Red Mountain Gold Project. The Company has two operating segments: the development of the Project and the exploration and evaluation of Mt. Margaret. The development of the Project operating segment includes activities associated with the care and maintenance of the Premier mine site. The Company has two geographic areas: Canada and the US.
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