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Peabody EnergyFRA:PBE -4.14%42 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PBE with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Other Energy Sources companies, Peabody Energy ranks better than 97.41% 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. Peabody Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Peabody Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PBE'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.4 Med: -1.1 Max: 59.4
Current: 5.5
During the past 13 years, Peabody Energy's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 59.40%. The lowest was -81.40%. And the median was -1.10%.
FRA:PBE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.41% of 116
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -11.7
vs FRA:PBE: 5.50
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) 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.
Peabody Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:PBE vs ARLP, CNR, NRP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody Energy'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.
Peabody Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peabody Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Peabody Energy 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 5.50 mean?
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.50 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #3 out of 116 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Peabody Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Peabody Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.50. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #3 out of 116 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peabody Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ARLP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #3 out of 116 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Peabody Energy in the top 3% 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. Peabody Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.50. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.50. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.50 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.
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.
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