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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 Railway Construction's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Railway Construction's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, China Railway Construction's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -15.50%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:4FF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: -0.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) 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 Railway Construction 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:4FF vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway Construction'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 Railway Construction 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Construction's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Construction's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
China Railway Construction 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 Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) 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 Railway Construction and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #999999 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry.
Is China Railway Construction's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
China Railway Construction's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #999999 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Construction has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Construction's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #999999 out of 944 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places China Railway Construction 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Railway Construction and its competitors. China Railway Construction'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 Railway Construction stock overvalued right now?
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.77, compared to a current price of €0.64 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. China Railway Construction's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Railway Construction (FRA:4FF), 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 Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.64 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4FF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.64 (16.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd operates as an infrastructure construction firm. It largely derives contracting revenue. It builds railways, highways and municipal works, such as subways and light rail systems. The company also engages in survey and design, manufacturing, logistics, and property development. It operates the following business segments: Engineering contracting business, Planning, design and consultancy, Manufacturing operation, Real estate development operation, Materials and logistics and other businesses. The firm's revenue gets dominated by the Engineering contracting business segment that engages in the construction of infrastructure such as railways, highways, metropolitan railways, and real estate projects.
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