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Capital PowerCPXWF +1.35%82 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks worse than 76.79% 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. Capital Power's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -10.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Power's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CPXWF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.1 Med: -3.3 Max: 1.2
Current: -10.1
During the past 13 years, Capital Power's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%. The lowest was -10.10%. And the median was -3.30%.
CPXWF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 76.79% of 224
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: -3.4
vs CPXWF: -10.10
Capital Power (OTCPK:CPXWF) 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.
Capital Power 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CPXWF vs CEG, VST, NRG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power'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.
Capital Power 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Power's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Capital Power 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 -10.10 mean?
Capital Power (CPXWF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -10.10 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 Capital Power and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #172 out of 224 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Capital Power's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Capital Power's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.10. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #172 out of 224 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #172 out of 224 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Capital Power 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Capital Power and its competitors. Capital Power's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (CPXWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.60, compared to a current price of $47.54 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.10. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 12 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 Capital Power (CPXWF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.10 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 Capital Power (CPXWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.54 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.60.
GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPXWF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -10.10
GF Value™: $34.60 vs. price of $47.54 (37.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPXWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
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