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Kromek GroupKRMKF -10.65%50 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.10 as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates KRMKF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,616 Hardware companies, Kromek Group ranks worse than 88% 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. Kromek Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kromek Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KRMKF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34 Med: -13.2 Max: -0.1
Current: -14.1
During the past 13 years, Kromek Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%. The lowest was -34.00%. And the median was -13.20%.
KRMKF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 88% of 1616
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs KRMKF: -14.10
Kromek Group (OTCPK:KRMKF) 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.
Kromek Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
KRMKF vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kromek 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.
Kromek Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kromek Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kromek Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Kromek 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 -14.10 mean?
Kromek Group (KRMKF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.10 as of Oct. 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 Kromek Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #1422 out of 1616 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Kromek Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kromek Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.10. Based on the distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #1422 out of 1616 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kromek Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kromek Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #1422 out of 1616 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kromek 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 a Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Kromek Group and its competitors. Kromek Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kromek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group (KRMKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.07, compared to a current price of $0.10 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.10. Kromek Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Kromek Group (KRMKF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.10 as of Oct. 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 Kromek Group (KRMKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.10 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.07.
GuruFocus considers Kromek Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRMKF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.10
GF Value™: $0.07 vs. price of $0.10 (48.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRMKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kromek Group PLC is the developer of radiation detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride, providing improved detection and characterization capabilities within the medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening markets. Based on its technology platforms, the company designs, develops, and produces X-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the industrial and consumer markets. Some of its products include the TN15 thermal neutron detector, the SPEAR CZT-based radiation detector, the VTF voltage to frequency converter, the D3S NET networked radiation detector, and Photon-counting spectral CT. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Other, of which the majority of the revenue comes from North America.
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