Acadian Timber (FRA:779) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.50% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:779 Acadian Timber Corp FRA:779
74 GF Score
Price €10.30
GF Value €9.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Acadian Timber 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Acadian Timber FRA:779 74 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:779 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Forest Products companies, Acadian Timber ranks worse than 61.9% 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. Acadian Timber's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.50%.

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

FRA:779' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.2   Med: 0   Max: 0.1
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, Acadian Timber's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -25.20%. And the median was 0.00%.

FRA:779's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
61.9% of 126 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -0.45 vs FRA:779: -2.50

Acadian Timber (FRA:779) 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.


Acadian Timber 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:779 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Acadian Timber'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.


Acadian Timber 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Acadian Timber's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Acadian Timber 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 -2.50 mean?
Acadian Timber (FRA:779) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.50 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 Acadian Timber and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #78 out of 126 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Acadian Timber's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Acadian Timber's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #78 out of 126 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Timber has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Timber's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Acadian Timber ranks #78 out of 126 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Acadian Timber 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 Forest Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Forest Products 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 Acadian Timber and its competitors. Acadian Timber's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Timber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber (FRA:779) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.54, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. Acadian Timber's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Acadian Timber (FRA:779), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50 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 Acadian Timber (FRA:779) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Timber stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.54. GuruFocus considers Acadian Timber to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:779:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.50
  • GF Value™: €9.54 vs. price of €10.30 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:779 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acadian Timber Business Description

Address 365 Canada Road, Edmundston, NB, CAN, E3V 1W2
Acadian Timber Corp is a Canada-based company engaged in forest management and the production of timber products, including softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products, sold to regional customers. The Company operates through three segments: New Brunswick Timberlands, Maine Timberlands, and Environmental Solutions. The Environmental Solutions segment includes business activities related to the development and sale of voluntary carbon credits.
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