FPMI (FluoroPharma Medical) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2016)

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What is FluoroPharma Medical 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

FluoroPharma Medical FPMI 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2016.

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. FluoroPharma Medical's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for FluoroPharma Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 10 years, FluoroPharma Medical's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

FPMI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: -11.8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.

FluoroPharma Medical (OTCPK:FPMI) 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.

FluoroPharma Medical 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

FPMI vs HSTC, OBMPD, GOVX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, FluoroPharma Medical'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.

FluoroPharma Medical 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, FluoroPharma Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FluoroPharma Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


FluoroPharma Medical 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?
FluoroPharma Medical (FPMI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2016. 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 FluoroPharma Medical and its competitors.
Is FluoroPharma Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
FluoroPharma Medical's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00.
How does FluoroPharma Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HSTC and OBMPD?
FluoroPharma Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 FluoroPharma Medical and its competitors. FluoroPharma Medical'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 FluoroPharma Medical stock overvalued right now?
FluoroPharma Medical (FPMI) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 FluoroPharma Medical (FPMI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2016. 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.

FluoroPharma Medical Business Description

Address 701 South Carson Street, Suite 200, Carson City, NV, USA, 89701
FluoroPharma Medical Inc is a us-based biopharmaceutical company. It specializes in developing and commercializing molecular imaging pharmaceuticals with initial applications in the area of cardiology. The company focuses on the development of novel cardiovascular imaging agents which detect and assess acute and chronic forms of coronary artery disease (CAD). The company's clinical-stage molecular imaging pharmaceutical product candidates are 18-F TPP (BFPET) and 18-F FCPHA (CardioPET). The 18-F TPP is designed for use in stress-testing for patients with proven CAD whereas 18-F FCPHA is a molecular imaging agent which is designed to assess myocardial blood flow and metabolism in patients with CAD. The company operates in a single segment being Biopharmaceutical research and development.