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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. OUTsurance Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for OUTsurance Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:OUT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.1 Med: -0.2 Max: 0.1
Current: -0.3
During the past 13 years, OUTsurance Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -1.10%. And the median was -0.20%.
JSE:OUT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 55.36% of 280
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs JSE:OUT: -0.30
OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) 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.
OUTsurance Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JSE:OUT vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, OUTsurance Group'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.
OUTsurance Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, OUTsurance Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OUTsurance Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
OUTsurance Group 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 -0.30 mean?
OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 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 OUTsurance Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #155 out of 280 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is OUTsurance Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
OUTsurance Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Based on the distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #155 out of 280 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OUTsurance Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OUTsurance Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #155 out of 280 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places OUTsurance Group 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 an Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 OUTsurance Group and its competitors. OUTsurance Group'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 OUTsurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R47.17, compared to a current price of R82.33 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. OUTsurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R82.33 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R47.17.
GuruFocus considers OUTsurance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:OUT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
GF Value™: R47.17 vs. price of R82.33 (74.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OUTsurance Group Ltd is an insurance group that specialises in Property and Casualty insurance. Its main segments include personal insurance, business insurance, compulsory third-party vehicle insurance, life insurance, and administration services. The company provides motor, home, business, life, funeral, and pet insurance products through its subsidiaries. The company's primary source of revenue is insurance premiums. The group's activities are focused on the South African, Australian and Irish markets.
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