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H2O AmericaHTO +1.57%76 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 78.35% 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. H2O America's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.7 Med: -0.4 Max: 1.3
Current: -5.5
During the past 13 years, H2O America's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%. The lowest was -11.70%. And the median was -0.40%.
HTO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 78.35% of 231
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: -1.5
vs HTO: -5.50
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 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.
H2O America 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.
H2O America 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
H2O America 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?
H2O America (HTO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.50 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 H2O America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #181 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is H2O America's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
H2O America's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.50. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #181 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #181 out of 231 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places H2O America 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 - Regulated company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 H2O America and its competitors. H2O America'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 H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.36, compared to a current price of $65.43 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.50. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 H2O America (HTO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.50 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.43 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.36.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.50
GF Value™: $57.36 vs. price of $65.43 (14.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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