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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. Electricity Generating PCL's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electricity Generating PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Electricity Generating PCL's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:ECGF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: -3.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) 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.
Electricity Generating PCL 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:ECGF vs CEG, VST, NRG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Electricity Generating PCL'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.
Electricity Generating PCL 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electricity Generating PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electricity Generating PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Electricity Generating PCL 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?
Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Electricity Generating PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #999999 out of 224 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Electricity Generating PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Electricity Generating PCL's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #999999 out of 224 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Electricity Generating PCL has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electricity Generating PCL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #999999 out of 224 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Electricity Generating PCL 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Electricity Generating PCL and its competitors. Electricity Generating PCL'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 Electricity Generating PCL stock overvalued right now?
Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.97, compared to a current price of €3.32 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Electricity Generating PCL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 13 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 Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricity Generating PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.32 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.97.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECGF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €1.97 vs. price of €3.32 (68.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electricity Generating PCL is engaged in the generation of electricity for sales to the government sector and industrial users. As a holding company, the majority of the company's revenue comes from its numerous subsidiaries and joint ventures located throughout Thailand and other regions. The company has two segments report which are comprised of electricity generation and other businesses. The majority of its revenue is derived from the electricity generation segment. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Thailand and the rest from the Philippines and Australia.
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