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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 Oil And Gas Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Oil And Gas Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, China Oil And Gas Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%. The lowest was -50.10%. And the median was -0.30%.
CLSZF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: -3.55 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
China Oil And Gas Group (OTCPK:CLSZF) 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 Oil And Gas Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CLSZF vs MPC, VLO, PSX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, China Oil And Gas Group'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 Oil And Gas Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Oil And Gas Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Oil And Gas Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
China Oil And Gas Group 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 Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 China Oil And Gas Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #999999 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is China Oil And Gas Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
China Oil And Gas Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #999999 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Oil And Gas Group 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 Oil And Gas Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #999999 out of 684 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places China Oil And Gas Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Oil And Gas Group and its competitors. China Oil And Gas Group'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 Oil And Gas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. China Oil And Gas Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.01 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.03.
GuruFocus considers China Oil And Gas Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CLSZF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.03 vs. price of $0.01 (64.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLSZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oil And Gas Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in investment in natural gas and energy-related business. The business operations of the company include piped city gas business, pipeline design, and construction; transportation, distribution, and sale of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; and development, production, and sale of crude oil and gas and other upstream energy resources. The company operates through the segments of Sales and distribution of natural gas and other related products; Gas pipeline construction and connection; Exploitation and production of crude oil and natural gas; and Production and sales of coal-derived clean energy and other related products. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Mainland China.
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