BP (LTS:0HKP) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 5.40% (As of Mar. 2026) — 800% Above Median


LTS:0HKP BP PLC LTS:0HKP
66 GF Score
Price $38.01
GF Value $35.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is BP 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

BP LTS:0HKP +1.61% 66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 800% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HKP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Oil & Gas companies, BP ranks better than 97.06% 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. BP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for BP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0HKP' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25   Med: 0.6   Max: 19.4
Current: 5.4

During the past 13 years, BP's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 19.40%. The lowest was -25.00%. And the median was 0.60%.

LTS:0HKP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
97.06% of 681 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.5 vs LTS:0HKP: 5.40

BP (LTS:0HKP) 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.


BP 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


LTS:0HKP vs XOM, CVX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, BP'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.


BP 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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BP 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 5.40 mean?
BP (LTS:0HKP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.40 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 BP and its competitors. This is 800% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, BP ranks #20 out of 681 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is BP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
BP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.40 is 800% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, BP ranks #20 out of 681 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BP has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BP ranks #20 out of 681 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places BP in the top 3% 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 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 BP and its competitors. BP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.40, which is 800% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP (LTS:0HKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.76, compared to a current price of $38.01 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.40, which is 800% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. BP's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 BP (LTS:0HKP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.40 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 BP (LTS:0HKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.01 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.76. GuruFocus considers BP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HKP:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 5.40 (800% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: $35.76 vs. price of $38.01 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1 St James\'s Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 4PD
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, proved hydrocarbon reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a total crude distillation capacity of 1.56 million barrels of oil per day.
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