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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. WAG Payment Solutions's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WAG Payment Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:EWGl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.2 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -0.2
During the past 8 years, WAG Payment Solutions's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
CHIX:EWGl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 72.08% of 2131
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs CHIX:EWGl: -0.20
WAG Payment Solutions (CHIX:EWGl) 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.
WAG Payment Solutions 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:EWGL vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, WAG Payment Solutions'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.
WAG Payment Solutions 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, WAG Payment Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAG Payment Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
WAG Payment Solutions 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?
WAG Payment Solutions (CHIX:EWGL) 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 WAG Payment Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WAG Payment Solutions ranks #595 out of 2131 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is WAG Payment Solutions' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
WAG Payment Solutions' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, WAG Payment Solutions ranks #595 out of 2131 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WAG Payment Solutions has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAG Payment Solutions' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, WAG Payment Solutions ranks #595 out of 2131 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts WAG Payment Solutions 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 WAG Payment Solutions and its competitors. WAG Payment Solutions'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 WAG Payment Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAG Payment Solutions (CHIX:EWGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.42, compared to a current price of £1.06 — trading 152.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. WAG Payment Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 WAG Payment Solutions (CHIX:EWGL), 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 WAG Payment Solutions (CHIX:EWGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAG Payment Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.06 is trading 152.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.42.
GuruFocus considers WAG Payment Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:EWGL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: £0.42 vs. price of £1.06 (152.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:EWGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAG Payment Solutions PLC operates as a pan-European payments and mobility platform focused on the commercial road transport sector. Its offerings include payment solutions and services designed to support operations in the transport industry. The company is organised into two operating segments: Payment solutions and Mobility solutions. Payment solutions represent the company's revenues, which are based on recurring and frequent transactional payments. The segment includes Energy and Toll payments. Mobility solutions represent a number of services, which are either subscription based or subsequently sold to customers using Payment solutions products. The majority of revenue is derived from the Payment solutions segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Poland.
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