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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. Weaver Fintech's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weaver Fintech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:WVR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1 Med: -0.1 Max: 0.3
Current: -0.5
During the past 13 years, Weaver Fintech's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -1.00%. And the median was -0.10%.
JSE:WVR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 64.87% of 279
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: -3.3
vs JSE:WVR: -0.50
Weaver Fintech (JSE:WVR) 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.
Weaver Fintech 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JSE:WVR vs V, MA, AXP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Weaver Fintech'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.
Weaver Fintech 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Weaver Fintech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weaver Fintech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Weaver Fintech 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 -0.50 mean?
Weaver Fintech (JSE:WVR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 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 Weaver Fintech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Weaver Fintech ranks #98 out of 279 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Weaver Fintech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Weaver Fintech's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Weaver Fintech ranks #98 out of 279 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Weaver Fintech has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weaver Fintech's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Weaver Fintech ranks #98 out of 279 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Weaver Fintech in the upper 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 Credit Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Credit Services 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 Weaver Fintech and its competitors. Weaver Fintech's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weaver Fintech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weaver Fintech (JSE:WVR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R43.99, compared to a current price of R47.98 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Weaver Fintech's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Weaver Fintech (JSE:WVR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 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 Weaver Fintech (JSE:WVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weaver Fintech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R47.98 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R43.99.
GuruFocus considers Weaver Fintech to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:WVR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
GF Value™: R43.99 vs. price of R47.98 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weaver Fintech Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in providing digital financial services and retail solutions. The operating business segments are Fintech, Retail, and Other. The Fintech segment offers digital payment services, lending solutions, and insurance products under the PayJustNow and FinChoice brands. The Retail segment is involved in the sale of homeware products through omni-channel operations under the HomeChoice brand. The Other segment includes group costs and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Fintech segment.
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