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Libstar HoldingsJSE:LBR 85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:LBR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Libstar Holdings ranks worse than 104275.18% 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. Libstar Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Libstar Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, Libstar Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%. The lowest was -0.80%. And the median was 0.00%.
JSE:LBR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: -0.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) 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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JSE:LBR vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar Holdings'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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libstar Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Libstar Holdings 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 0.00 mean?
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #999999 out of 959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Libstar Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Libstar Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #999999 out of 959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #999999 out of 959 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Libstar Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. Libstar Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.22, compared to a current price of R4.18 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.18 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.22.
GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R4.22 vs. price of R4.18 (0.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
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