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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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Payton Planar Magnetics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Payton Planar Magnetics's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
LTS:0NST's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: -1.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) 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.
Payton Planar Magnetics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LTS:0NST vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Payton Planar Magnetics 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 0.00 mean?
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #999999 out of 1614 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #999999 out of 1614 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #999999 out of 1614 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Payton Planar Magnetics 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 Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. Payton Planar Magnetics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €7.85 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (LTS:0NST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.85 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0NST:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €7.85 (34.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0NST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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