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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. Hightech Payment Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hightech Payment Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CAS:HPS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -1.7
During the past 13 years, Hightech Payment Systems's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
CAS:HPS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 50.61% of 2126
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs CAS:HPS: -1.70
Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) 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.
Hightech Payment Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CAS:HPS vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hightech Payment Systems'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.
Hightech Payment Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hightech Payment Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hightech Payment Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hightech Payment Systems 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 -1.70 mean?
Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.70 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 Hightech Payment Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hightech Payment Systems ranks #1076 out of 2126 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Hightech Payment Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hightech Payment Systems' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.70. Based on the distribution chart, Hightech Payment Systems ranks #1076 out of 2126 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hightech Payment Systems has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hightech Payment Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hightech Payment Systems ranks #1076 out of 2126 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Hightech Payment Systems 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Hightech Payment Systems and its competitors. Hightech Payment Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hightech Payment Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD824.83, compared to a current price of MAD645.00 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.70. Hightech Payment Systems' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.70 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 Hightech Payment Systems (CAS:HPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hightech Payment Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MAD645.00 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD824.83.
GuruFocus considers Hightech Payment Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:HPS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.70
GF Value™: MAD824.83 vs. price of MAD645.00 (21.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:HPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hightech Payment Systems SA is the group that provides solutions and services involving electronic payment. The company provides its clients with technology solutions that transcend the entire payments value chain, enabling them to innovate rapidly and bring new products to market with ease and efficiency using HPS' PowerCARD software. The PowerCARD suite is fully integrated with all international payment networks, and supports all back-office payments functions. The company's software and services are sold covering many geographical areas such as Europe, Americas, Africa and the Middle East and Asia. The group's majority revenue is generated from Africa.
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