City DevelopmentsCDEVF -3.85%57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CDEVF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Real Estate companies, City Developments ranks better than 82.32% 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. City Developments's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Developments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CDEVF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.2 Med: 0 Max: 6.1
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, City Developments's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.10%. The lowest was -4.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
CDEVF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 82.32% of 837
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: -1.8
vs CDEVF: 0.50
City Developments (OTCPK:CDEVF) 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.
City Developments 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
City Developments 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, City Developments'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.
City Developments 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City Developments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Developments's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
City Developments 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 0.50 mean?
City Developments (CDEVF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 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 City Developments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #148 out of 837 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is City Developments' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
City Developments' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, City Developments ranks #148 out of 837 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City Developments has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Developments' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City Developments ranks #148 out of 837 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places City Developments in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Real Estate company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Real Estate 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 City Developments and its competitors. City Developments's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments (CDEVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $6.49 — trading 160.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. City Developments' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 City Developments (CDEVF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 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 City Developments (CDEVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.49 is trading 160.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49.
GuruFocus considers City Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDEVF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.50
GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $6.49 (160.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDEVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Developments Ltd operates as a property developer and owner, and investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its principal activities are those of property developers and owners, hotel owners and operators, a club operator and owner, investment in properties and in shares, property management, project management, and provision of consultancy, procurement, and laundry services. The company's reportable segments are; Property development, Hotel operations, and Investment properties. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Property development segment which develops and purchases properties for sale. Key revenue for the company is generated from its operations in Singapore and the rest from Japan, China, the United States, United Kingdom, and other regions.
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