LCDX (Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2014)

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What is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics LCDX +50.00% 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2014.

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. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 5 years, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

LCDX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: -2.6
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (OTCPK:LCDX) 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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

LCDX vs VICA, CRVW, RSLS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics 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?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2014. 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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics and its competitors.
Is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00.
How does Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VICA and CRVW?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics and its competitors. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics stock overvalued right now?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2014. 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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Business Description

Address 50 Methodist Hill Drive, Suite 1000, Rochester, NY, USA, 14623
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Inc is a medical device company engaged in developing, manufacturing, marketing & selling point-of-care cellular imaging systems to diagnose skin cancer. It offers clinical imaging and research imaging solutions that shows tissue at the cellular level. Its products portfolio includes; VivaScope; VivaScope 3000, 1500 & 2500; and VivaNet and VivaScan.