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Central Asia MetalsCHIX:CAMLL 52 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAMLL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,164 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 96.53% 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. Central Asia Metals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CAMLl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.5 Med: -0.2 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%. The lowest was -16.50%. And the median was -0.20%.
CHIX:CAMLl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 96.53% of 2164
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.4
vs CHIX:CAMLl: 0.30
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLl) 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.
Central Asia Metals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:CAMLL vs SCCO, FCX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals'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.
Central Asia Metals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Central Asia Metals 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 0.30 mean?
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 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 Central Asia Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #75 out of 2164 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Central Asia Metals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Central Asia Metals' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #75 out of 2164 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Asia Metals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #75 out of 2164 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 4% 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 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 Central Asia Metals and its competitors. Central Asia Metals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Asia Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.20, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.20.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: £2.20 vs. price of £1.48 (32.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CAMLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Asia Metals PLC is a base metals producer with copper operations in Kazakhstan and a zinc and lead mine in North Macedonia. The company's operating segments include: Kounrad (production of copper cathode) in Kazakhstan; Sasa (production of lead, zinc and silver) in North Macedonia; and Exploration (CAML X and CAML XD exploration activities) in Kazakhsta. The company generates the majority of its revenue Geographically from the Kazakhstan region.
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