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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. MPC Container Ships ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MPC Container Ships ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 9 years, MPC Container Ships ASA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -47.80%. And the median was -22.65%.
HAM:MP2's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: -0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) 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.
MPC Container Ships ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MPC Container Ships ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA'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.
MPC Container Ships ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
MPC Container Ships ASA 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?
MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #999999 out of 530 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #999999 out of 530 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #999999 out of 530 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places MPC Container Ships ASA 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 a Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. MPC Container Ships ASA'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 MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.25, compared to a current price of €2.15 — trading 72% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2), 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.15 is trading 72% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.25.
GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:MP2:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €1.25 vs. price of €2.15 (72% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MP2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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