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China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 51 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 540 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks worse than 76.85% 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. China Eastern Airlines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Eastern Airlines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHEAF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.3 Med: -4 Max: 0
Current: -5.4
During the past 13 years, China Eastern Airlines's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -32.30%. And the median was -4.00%.
CHEAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 76.85% of 540
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.45
vs CHEAF: -5.40
China Eastern Airlines (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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.
China Eastern Airlines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
China Eastern Airlines 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 -5.40 mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.40 as of Jun. 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #415 out of 540 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is China Eastern Airlines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.40. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #415 out of 540 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #415 out of 540 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places China Eastern Airlines 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.37 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.40. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.40 as of Jun. 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.37 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.40
GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.37 (39.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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