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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. China Southern Airlines Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Southern Airlines Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, China Southern Airlines Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -15.00%. And the median was -5.70%.
CHKIF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: -0.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
China Southern Airlines Co (OTCPK:CHKIF) 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 Southern Airlines Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHKIF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Southern Airlines Co'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 Southern Airlines Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Southern Airlines Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Southern Airlines Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
China Southern Airlines Co 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 0.00 mean?
China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #999999 out of 540 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is China Southern Airlines Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
China Southern Airlines Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #999999 out of 540 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Southern Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Southern Airlines Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #999999 out of 540 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places China Southern Airlines Co 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 Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. China Southern Airlines Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Southern Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.38 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. China Southern Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.38 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.
GuruFocus considers China Southern Airlines Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHKIF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.38 (35.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd is a Guangzhou-based airline and one of China's largest carriers, operating domestic, regional and international passenger and cargo services. Its core airline transportation segment covers passenger, cargo and mail operations, supported by ancillary businesses including aircraft maintenance, air catering, cargo handling, ground services, and hotel and tour operations. The airline serves leisure and business travelers, corporate clients and freight customers through an extensive network centered on hubs such as Guangzhou, Beijing and Urumqi, with routes across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and international destinations in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and Africa. Revenue comes primarily from passenger ticket sales, supplemented by cargo and mail transport and other airline-related services. China Southern is also a member of the SkyTeam alliance and has pursued partnerships and equity ties with other carriers to expand its global reach.
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