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The IsraelIRLCF +17.65%65 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRLCF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Chemicals companies, The Israel ranks better than 76.59% 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. The Israel's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Israel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IRLCF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.6 Med: 0 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, The Israel's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%. The lowest was -1.60%. And the median was 0.00%.
IRLCF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.59% of 833
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs IRLCF: 0.30
The Israel (OTCPK:IRLCF) 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.
The Israel 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
IRLCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Israel'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.
The Israel 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, The Israel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Israel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 0.30 mean?
The Israel (IRLCF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 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 The Israel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #195 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is The Israel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
The Israel's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, The Israel ranks #195 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Israel has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Israel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #195 out of 833 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places The Israel in the top 23% 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 The Israel and its competitors. The Israel's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Israel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Israel (IRLCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.32, compared to a current price of $28.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. The Israel's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 The Israel (IRLCF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 The Israel (IRLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Israel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.32.
GuruFocus considers The Israel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IRLCF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: $31.32 vs. price of $28.00 (10.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Israel Corp Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates as a specialty minerals and chemicals company creating solutions to challenges in the food, agriculture, and industrial markets by leveraging its bromine, potash, and phosphate resources. The group operates through the following segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions, and Growing Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Phosphate Solutions segment, which manufactures phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid, and phosphate fertilizers through its mines and facilities in Israel and China. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Israel, followed by Europe, South America, North America, Asia, and other regions.
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