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China Yangtze Power CoLSE:CYPC 77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 221 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks better than 56.56% 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Yangtze Power Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CYPC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14 Med: -2.5 Max: 0
Current: -2.5
During the past 13 years, China Yangtze Power Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -14.00%. And the median was -2.50%.
LSE:CYPC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.56% of 221
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: -3.4
vs LSE:CYPC: -2.50
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) 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.
China Yangtze Power Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
China Yangtze Power Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power Co'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.
China Yangtze Power Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
China Yangtze Power Co 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 -2.50 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.50 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #96 out of 221 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #96 out of 221 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #96 out of 221 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts China Yangtze Power Co 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. China Yangtze Power Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.05, compared to a current price of $40.40 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.40 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.05.
GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.50
GF Value™: $45.05 vs. price of $40.40 (10.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CYPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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