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Octopus Renewables Infrastructure TrustLSE:ORIT -2.07%34 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 360% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates LSE:ORIT with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,141 Asset Management companies, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust ranks better than 81.16% 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. Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%.
LSE:ORIT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17 Med: 0.5 Max: 2.3
Current: 2.3
During the past 6 years, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was -17.00%. And the median was 0.50%.
LSE:ORIT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.16% of 1141
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs LSE:ORIT: 2.30
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LSE:ORIT) 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.
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:ORIT vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust'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.
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust 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 2.30 mean?
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LSE:ORIT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30 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 Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. This is 360% above median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust ranks #215 out of 1141 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30 is 360% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust ranks #215 out of 1141 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust ranks #215 out of 1141 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust in the top 19% 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 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 Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust and its competitors. Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30, which is 360% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LSE:ORIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.24, compared to a current price of £0.62 — trading 156.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30, which is 360% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LSE:ORIT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30 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.
Is Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LSE:ORIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.62 is trading 156.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.24.
GuruFocus considers Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ORIT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.30 (360% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: £0.24 vs. price of £0.62 (156.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ORIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC is an investment company. The company invests in a diversified portfolio of Renewable Energy Assets in Europe and Australia. The company's investment objective is to provide investors with an attractive and sustainable level of income returns, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio.
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