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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. Sibanye Stillwater's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sibanye Stillwater's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Sibanye Stillwater's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%. The lowest was -21.50%. And the median was -7.40%.
JSE:SSW's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -17.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) 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.
Sibanye Stillwater 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JSE:SSW vs HL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sibanye Stillwater'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.
Sibanye Stillwater 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sibanye Stillwater's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sibanye Stillwater's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sibanye Stillwater 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?
Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #999999 out of 2171 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Sibanye Stillwater's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sibanye Stillwater's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #999999 out of 2171 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sibanye Stillwater has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sibanye Stillwater's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #999999 out of 2171 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sibanye Stillwater 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 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 Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. Sibanye Stillwater'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 Sibanye Stillwater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.70, compared to a current price of R51.12 — trading 51.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Sibanye Stillwater's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R51.12 is trading 51.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.70.
GuruFocus considers Sibanye Stillwater to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SSW:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R33.70 vs. price of R51.12 (51.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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Sibanye Stillwater Ltd is a South African mining and metals processing group with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in mine tailings retreatment operations. It is a producer of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top-tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper, and cobalt. Its products are Gold, Nickel, Zinc, Chrome, PGMs, and other. Group operations are divided into two segments, South African Operations and International and recycling operations.
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