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Flotek IndustriesFTK +0.54%61 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FTK with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Oil & Gas companies, Flotek Industries ranks worse than 88.58% 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. Flotek Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -32.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flotek Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FTK'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -145.5 Med: -11.1 Max: -0.5
Current: -32.5
During the past 13 years, Flotek Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%. The lowest was -145.50%. And the median was -11.10%.
FTK's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 88.58% of 683
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs FTK: -32.50
Flotek Industries (NYSE:FTK) 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.
Flotek Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FTK vs FLOC, ACDC, FET: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Flotek Industries'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.
Flotek Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Flotek Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flotek Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Flotek Industries 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 -32.50 mean?
Flotek Industries (FTK) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -32.50 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 Flotek Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Flotek Industries ranks #605 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Flotek Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Flotek Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.50. Based on the distribution chart, Flotek Industries ranks #605 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flotek Industries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flotek Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FLOC and ACDC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Flotek Industries ranks #605 out of 683 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Flotek Industries 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 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 Flotek Industries and its competitors. Flotek Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flotek Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flotek Industries (FTK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.32, compared to a current price of $24.05 — trading 112.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.50. Flotek Industries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Flotek Industries (FTK), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -32.50 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 Flotek Industries (FTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flotek Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.05 is trading 112.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.32.
GuruFocus considers Flotek Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FTK:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -32.50
GF Value™: $11.32 vs. price of $24.05 (112.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flotek Industries Inc is a technology-driven specialty chemistry and data company. It has two reportable segments: Its Chemistry Technologies segment includes specialty chemistries, logistics and technology services. It also include integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, and international supply chain management companies. The Data Analytics segment provides analytical measurement solutions and deliver real-time information and insights to customers to enable optimization of operations and reduction of emissions and their carbon intensity. Key revenue comes from its Chemistry Technologies segment.
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