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Iluka ResourcesILKAF +3.99%77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ILKAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,164 Metals & Mining companies, Iluka Resources ranks better than 92.38% 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. Iluka Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iluka Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ILKAF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.8 Med: -0.4 Max: 0.8
Current: -0.4
During the past 13 years, Iluka Resources's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%. The lowest was -41.80%. And the median was -0.40%.
ILKAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.38% of 2164
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.4
vs ILKAF: -0.40
Iluka Resources (OTCPK:ILKAF) 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.
Iluka Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Iluka Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Iluka Resources'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.
Iluka Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Iluka Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iluka Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Iluka Resources 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 -0.40 mean?
Iluka Resources (ILKAF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Iluka Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #165 out of 2164 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Iluka Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Iluka Resources' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #165 out of 2164 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iluka Resources has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iluka Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #165 out of 2164 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Iluka Resources in the top 8% 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 a Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Iluka Resources and its competitors. Iluka Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iluka Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iluka Resources (ILKAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.40, compared to a current price of $4.30 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Iluka Resources' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Iluka Resources (ILKAF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Iluka Resources (ILKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iluka Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.30 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.40.
GuruFocus considers Iluka Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ILKAF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
GF Value™: $3.40 vs. price of $4.30 (26.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ILKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iluka Resources is a leading global mineral sands miner. It is the largest global producer of zircon, and one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile, synthetic rutile). Low zircon costs are underpinned by the high-grade Jacinth-Ambrosia mine in South Australia, but reserve life is less than 10 years. A 20% shareholding in Deterra Royalties brings exposure to the high-quality Mining Area C iron ore royalty. Production from the Balranald rutile and zircon mine commenced in late 2025, and Iluka is also building a rare-earth refinery at Eneabba. The refinery will be able to process Iluka's existing monazite stockpile as well as feed from third parties, Balranald, and future Iluka projects.
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