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Opus GeneticsIRD -3.64%24 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -49.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRD with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,196 Biotechnology companies, Opus Genetics ranks worse than 83.7% 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. Opus Genetics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -49.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Opus Genetics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IRD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.6 Med: -36.7 Max: -18.8
Current: -49.6
During the past 7 years, Opus Genetics's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -18.80%. The lowest was -49.60%. And the median was -36.70%.
IRD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 83.7% of 1196
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.65
vs IRD: -49.60
Opus Genetics (NAS:IRD) 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.
Opus Genetics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
IRD vs TTRX, VRXA, IFRX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Opus Genetics'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.
Opus Genetics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Opus Genetics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Opus Genetics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Opus Genetics 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 -49.60 mean?
Opus Genetics (IRD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -49.60 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 Opus Genetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Opus Genetics ranks #1001 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Opus Genetics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Opus Genetics' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -49.60. Based on the distribution chart, Opus Genetics ranks #1001 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Opus Genetics has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Opus Genetics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TTRX and VRXA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Opus Genetics ranks #1001 out of 1196 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Opus Genetics 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 Opus Genetics and its competitors. Opus Genetics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -49.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Opus Genetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Opus Genetics (IRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $3.72 — trading 933.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -49.60. Opus Genetics' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Opus Genetics (IRD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -49.60 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 Opus Genetics (IRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Opus Genetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.72 is trading 933.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
GuruFocus considers Opus Genetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -49.60
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $3.72 (933.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Opus Genetics Inc is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders. The pipeline includes seven adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based programs, led by OPGx-LCA5 for LCA5-related mutations and OPGx-BEST1 for BEST1-related retinal degeneration, with additional candidates targeting RHO, CNGB1, RDH12, NMNAT1, and MERTK. The company operates in one operating segment, which is the business of developing products related to vision performance and health.
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