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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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%. The lowest was -1.50%. And the median was 0.00%.
KUW:SPEC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: -0.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) 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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
KUW:SPEC vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #999999 out of 305 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #999999 out of 305 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #999999 out of 305 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC), 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21.
GuruFocus considers Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:SPEC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.27 (26.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SPEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC is a diversified company operating various businesses. It is engaged in manufacturing and importing special construction chemicals and waterproofing systems with all necessary support and services. It is also involved in trading, manufacturing of construction materials and chemicals, and providing contracting and construction services. Additionally, the company has diversified its investments in the real estate and energy sectors through its subsidiaries. The Group generates maximum revenue from its general trading, marine, contracting, and construction activities, followed by its Oil and gas and Real estate activities. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and also has its presence in other Gulf countries.
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