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Ascent ResourcesLSE:AST 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -41.10 as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Oil & Gas companies, Ascent Resources ranks worse than 91.22% 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. Ascent Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -41.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AST'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -144.2 Med: -40.7 Max: 32.6
Current: -41.1
During the past 13 years, Ascent Resources's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 32.60%. The lowest was -144.20%. And the median was -40.70%.
LSE:AST's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 91.22% of 683
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs LSE:AST: -41.10
Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) 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.
Ascent Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:AST vs COP, EOG, FANG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Ascent Resources'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.
Ascent Resources 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ascent Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Resources's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ascent Resources 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 -41.10 mean?
Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -41.10 as of Jun. 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 Ascent Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #623 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Ascent Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ascent Resources' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -41.10. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #623 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Ascent Resources' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ascent Resources ranks #623 out of 683 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ascent Resources 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Ascent Resources and its competitors. Ascent Resources's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -41.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Resources stock overvalued right now?
Ascent Resources (LSE:AST) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -41.10. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -41.10. 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 Ascent Resources (LSE:AST), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -41.10 as of Jun. 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.
Ascent Resources PLC is engaged in exploring, developing, and producing oil and gas reserves. It contributes responsibly towards meeting the USA energy needs through the safe and efficient production of hydrocarbons with a preference for natural gas as the transitional fuel of choice. Its segments include Slovenia engaged in exploration, development and production; USA which has American Helium Oil and gas leases; and UK which has its head office.
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