IDYA (IDEAYA Biosciences) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -22.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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Price $36.11
GF Value $178.92
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What is IDEAYA Biosciences 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

IDEAYA Biosciences IDYA +2.18% 48 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDYA with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $178.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,197 Biotechnology companies, IDEAYA Biosciences ranks worse than 66.17% 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. IDEAYA Biosciences's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -22.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for IDEAYA Biosciences's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

IDYA' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.3   Med: -27.8   Max: -14.9
Current: -22.1

During the past 9 years, IDEAYA Biosciences's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.90%. The lowest was -33.30%. And the median was -27.80%.

IDYA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
66.17% of 1197 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.6 vs IDYA: -22.10

IDEAYA Biosciences (NAS:IDYA) 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.


IDEAYA Biosciences 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


IDYA vs ARQT, NAMS, ALMS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, IDEAYA Biosciences'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.


IDEAYA Biosciences 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, IDEAYA Biosciences's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IDEAYA Biosciences's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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IDEAYA Biosciences 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 -22.10 mean?
IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -22.10 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 IDEAYA Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDEAYA Biosciences ranks #792 out of 1197 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is IDEAYA Biosciences' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
IDEAYA Biosciences' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.10. Based on the distribution chart, IDEAYA Biosciences ranks #792 out of 1197 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IDEAYA Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDEAYA Biosciences' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ARQT and NAMS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, IDEAYA Biosciences ranks #792 out of 1197 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places IDEAYA Biosciences 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 IDEAYA Biosciences and its competitors. IDEAYA Biosciences's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDEAYA Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $178.92, compared to a current price of $36.11 — trading 79.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.10. IDEAYA Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.10 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 IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEAYA Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $36.11 is trading 79.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $178.92. GuruFocus considers IDEAYA Biosciences to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IDYA:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -22.10
  • GF Value™: $178.92 vs. price of $36.11 (79.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IDYA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IDEAYA Biosciences Business Description

Other Exchanges 30J:Germany
Address 5000 Shoreline Court, Suite 300, South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
IDEAYA Biosciences Inc is an oncology-focused precision medicine company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using molecular diagnostics. Its approach integrates small molecule drug discovery with extensive capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop targeted therapies for select patient populations that are likely to benefit from these targeted therapies. The company's clinical-stage product candidates include darovasertib (PKC), IDE397 (MAT2A), IDE849 (DLL3), IDE275 (Werner Helicase), IDE161 (PARG), and IDE705 (Pol Theta Helicase). In addition, it also working on other development candidates and has multiple earlier-stage preclinical programs.
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