LOT (Lotus Technology) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.70% (As of Jun. 2026) — 127% Above Median

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What is Lotus Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Lotus Technology LOT -2.52% 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 0.75. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 768 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lotus Technology ranks better than 87.11% 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. Lotus Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LOT' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.2   Med: 0.75   Max: 1.7
Current: 1.7

During the past 5 years, Lotus Technology's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%. The lowest was -0.20%. And the median was 0.75%.

LOT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
87.11% of 768 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.9 vs LOT: 1.70

Lotus Technology (NAS:LOT) 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.

Lotus Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

LOT vs PSNY, AIIO, LVWR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Lotus 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.

Lotus Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


Lotus 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 1.70 mean?
Lotus Technology (LOT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.70 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 Lotus Technology and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #99 out of 768 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Lotus Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lotus Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.70 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #99 out of 768 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Lotus Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PSNY and AIIO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #99 out of 768 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Lotus Technology in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Lotus Technology and its competitors. Lotus Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Technology stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Technology (LOT) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.70. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. 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 Lotus Technology (LOT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70 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.

Lotus Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges 5EP:Germany
Address No. 800 Century Avenue, Pudong District, Shanghai, CHN, 200120
Lotus Technology Inc is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker that designs, develops, and sells BEV lifestyle vehicles under the Lotus brand. The Group is also a distributor that sells luxury sports cars under the Lotus brand. It also provides other sales and ancillary services to customers.