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Big TechnologiesCHIX:BIGL 55 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BIGL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,132 Software companies, Big Technologies ranks better than 72.19% 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. Big Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Big Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BIGl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5 Med: -0.2 Max: 0
Current: -0.2
During the past 7 years, Big Technologies's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.50%. And the median was -0.20%.
CHIX:BIGl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 72.19% of 2132
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs CHIX:BIGl: -0.20
Big Technologies (CHIX:BIGl) 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.
Big Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:BIGL vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Big Technologies'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.
Big Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Big Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Big Technologies 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 -0.20 mean?
Big Technologies (CHIX:BIGL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 Big Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #593 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Big Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Big Technologies' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #593 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Big Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #593 out of 2132 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Big Technologies in the upper 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 Big Technologies and its competitors. Big Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Technologies (CHIX:BIGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.25, compared to a current price of £0.95 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Big Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Big Technologies (CHIX:BIGL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 Big Technologies (CHIX:BIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.95 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.25.
GuruFocus considers Big Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BIGL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: £1.25 vs. price of £0.95 (24% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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