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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. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dynagas LNG Partners LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DGL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.1 Med: -6.1 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -20.10%. And the median was -6.10%.
FRA:DGL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.51% of 684
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.6
vs FRA:DGL: 0.40
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (FRA:DGL) 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:DGL vs MMLP, NFE, TORO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Dynagas LNG Partners LP'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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dynagas LNG Partners LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP 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 0.40 mean?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (FRA:DGL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #147 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #147 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dynagas LNG Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynagas LNG Partners LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMLP and NFE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #147 out of 684 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Dynagas LNG Partners LP in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP and its competitors. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP (FRA:DGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.18, compared to a current price of €3.02 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (FRA:DGL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (FRA:DGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.02 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.18.
GuruFocus considers Dynagas LNG Partners LP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DGL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40
GF Value™: €2.18 vs. price of €3.02 (38.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP is a limited partnership company focused on owning and operating high specification and versatile LNG carriers that are employed on multi-year contracts with international energy companies, providing the benefits of stable cash flows and high utilization rates. The company defines charters of two years or more as multi-year charters. Its current LNG Carrier fleet is optimized for trading flexibility. In addition to conventional trade, part of LNG Carrier fleet is assigned with Ice Class 1A FS notation and is winterized, which enables trade in subzero and ice bound conditions.
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