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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. Galp Energia SGPS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galp Energia SGPS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GLPEF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.1 Med: 0 Max: 2.5
Current: 2.5
During the past 13 years, Galp Energia SGPS's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.50%. The lowest was -71.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
GLPEF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.93% of 685
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs GLPEF: 2.50
Galp Energia SGPS (OTCPK:GLPEF) 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.
Galp Energia SGPS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GLPEF vs XOM, CVX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Galp Energia SGPS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galp Energia SGPS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Galp Energia SGPS 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?
Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) 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 Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #69 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Galp Energia SGPS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Galp Energia SGPS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #69 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Galp Energia SGPS has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galp Energia SGPS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #69 out of 685 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Galp Energia SGPS in the top 10% 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 Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. Galp Energia SGPS'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 Galp Energia SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.89, compared to a current price of $22.64 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.50. Galp Energia SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF), 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.64 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.89.
GuruFocus considers Galp Energia SGPS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GLPEF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.50
GF Value™: $18.89 vs. price of $22.64 (19.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLPEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galp Energia SGPS SA is an integrated operator with business lines spanning from exploration and production to refining and marketing of oil products. Its operating segments include Upstream, Industrial and Midstream, Commercial and Renewables, and New Businesses. The Upstream segment involves, management of all activities relating to the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The Industrial & Midstream segment operates the Sines industrial site in Portugal, which includes all current refining activities, The Commercial segment encompasses the area of retail to final B2B and B2C customers of oil, gas, electricity, and convenience. The Renewables & New Businesses segment represents Galp's presence in the renewable and new energies space.
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