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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. IDLC Finance's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDLC Finance's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, IDLC Finance's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -154.60%. And the median was 0.00%.
DHA:IDLC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: -3.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) 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.
IDLC Finance 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DHA:IDLC vs V, MA, AXP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, IDLC Finance'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.
IDLC Finance 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, IDLC Finance's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDLC Finance's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
IDLC Finance 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?
IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) 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 IDLC Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDLC Finance ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is IDLC Finance's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
IDLC Finance's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, IDLC Finance ranks #999999 out of 284 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IDLC Finance has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDLC Finance's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, IDLC Finance ranks #999999 out of 284 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places IDLC Finance 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 Credit Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Credit Services 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 IDLC Finance and its competitors. IDLC Finance'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 IDLC Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT45.55, compared to a current price of BDT45.30 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. IDLC Finance's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC), 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 IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDLC Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT45.30 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT45.55.
GuruFocus considers IDLC Finance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:IDLC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: BDT45.55 vs. price of BDT45.30 (0.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:IDLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDLC Finance PLC is a multiproduct financial institution with its presence in Corporate, SME, and Retail segments. The group provides diversified loan products to small businesses and women entrepreneurs, home loans, and loan solutions to corporate clients, including providing a green banking solution. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Core financing, Investment banking, Brokerage, and Asset Management businesses. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Core financing business segment. Geographically, it operates in Bangladesh.
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