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.
ProCook GroupLSE:PROC -3.70%48 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PROC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Retail - Cyclical companies, ProCook Group ranks worse than 51.74% 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. ProCook Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ProCook Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PROC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5 Med: 1.1 Max: 1.1
Current: -0.5
During the past 9 years, ProCook Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%. The lowest was -0.50%. And the median was 1.10%.
LSE:PROC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 51.74% of 688
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs LSE:PROC: -0.50
ProCook Group (LSE:PROC) 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.
ProCook Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:PROC vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, ProCook Group'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.
ProCook Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ProCook Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ProCook Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
ProCook Group 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 -0.50 mean?
ProCook Group (LSE:PROC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 as of Mar. 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 ProCook Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ProCook Group ranks #356 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is ProCook Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ProCook Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, ProCook Group ranks #356 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ProCook Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ProCook Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ProCook Group ranks #356 out of 688 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ProCook Group 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 ProCook Group and its competitors. ProCook Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ProCook Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ProCook Group (LSE:PROC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.38, compared to a current price of £0.52 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. ProCook Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 ProCook Group (LSE:PROC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Mar. 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 ProCook Group (LSE:PROC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ProCook Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.52 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.38.
GuruFocus considers ProCook Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PROC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
GF Value™: £0.38 vs. price of £0.52 (36.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PROC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ProCook Group PLC is the UK's direct-to-consumer specialist Kitchenware brand. The company is engaged in the designing, sourcing, and retailing of high-quality ranges of cookware, kitchen accessories, and tableware. Its kitchenware ranges offer a choice of cookware, kitchen accessories, and tableware items, all priced to appeal to a broad spectrum of customers across mid to premium price points. The Group has two operating segments, E-commerce and Retail, and the majority of its revenue generates from the retail business.
48GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LSE:PROC
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:PROC has been successfully added to your 
