Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Brown Advisory US SmallerLSE:BASC -0.15%42 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates LSE:BASC with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,135 Asset Management companies, Brown Advisory US Smaller ranks better than 74.19% 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. Brown Advisory US Smaller's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brown Advisory US Smaller's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BASC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.1 Med: 2.7 Max: 14.9
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, Brown Advisory US Smaller's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 14.90%. The lowest was -5.10%. And the median was 2.70%.
LSE:BASC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 74.19% of 1135
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs LSE:BASC: 1.20
Brown Advisory US Smaller (LSE:BASC) 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.
Brown Advisory US Smaller 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:BASC vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Brown Advisory US Smaller'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.
Brown Advisory US Smaller 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Brown Advisory US Smaller's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brown Advisory US Smaller's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Brown Advisory US Smaller 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 mean?
Brown Advisory US Smaller (LSE:BASC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 as of Dec. 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 Brown Advisory US Smaller and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown Advisory US Smaller ranks #293 out of 1135 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Brown Advisory US Smaller's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Brown Advisory US Smaller's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Brown Advisory US Smaller ranks #293 out of 1135 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brown Advisory US Smaller has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown Advisory US Smaller's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Brown Advisory US Smaller ranks #293 out of 1135 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Brown Advisory US Smaller in the upper 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 Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Brown Advisory US Smaller and its competitors. Brown Advisory US Smaller's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brown Advisory US Smaller stock overvalued right now?
Brown Advisory US Smaller (LSE:BASC) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. Brown Advisory US Smaller's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Brown Advisory US Smaller (LSE:BASC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Dec. 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.
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC is an investment trust. The company's main business is portfolio investment. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of quoted U.S. smaller and medium-sized companies. The company's investing approach is long-term quality companies with limited downside risk. It focuses on capital preservation and a risk-averse approach. The company invests in consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financial services, healthcare, materials and processing, producer durables, technology, and utilities sectors.
42GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LSE:BASC
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LSE:BASC has been successfully added to your 
