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Kuaishou TechnologyKSHTY +0.49%63 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KSHTY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Interactive Media companies, Kuaishou Technology ranks worse than 231481.25% 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. Kuaishou Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuaishou Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 9 years, Kuaishou Technology's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -1.90%. And the median was -0.75%.
KSHTY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: -1.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Kuaishou Technology (OTCPK:KSHTY) 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.
Kuaishou Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Kuaishou Technology 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?
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #999999 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Kuaishou Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #999999 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #999999 out of 432 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kuaishou Technology 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 Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. Kuaishou Technology'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 Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $1.03 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.03 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94.
GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KSHTY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $1.03 (46.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
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