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Avantium NVLTS:0RNP 62 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -48.50 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RNP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Chemicals companies, Avantium NV ranks worse than 97.03% 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. Avantium NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -48.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avantium NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0RNP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.5 Med: -18.6 Max: 2.2
Current: -48.5
During the past 12 years, Avantium NV's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%. The lowest was -48.50%. And the median was -18.60%.
LTS:0RNP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 97.03% of 841
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs LTS:0RNP: -48.50
Avantium NV (LTS:0RNP) 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.
Avantium NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LTS:0RNP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Avantium NV'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.
Avantium NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Avantium NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avantium NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Avantium NV 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 -48.50 mean?
Avantium NV (LTS:0RNP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -48.50 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 Avantium NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #816 out of 841 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is Avantium NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Avantium NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -48.50. Based on the distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #816 out of 841 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avantium NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avantium NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #816 out of 841 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Avantium NV 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Avantium NV and its competitors. Avantium NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -48.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avantium NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantium NV (LTS:0RNP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.88, compared to a current price of €4.99 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -48.50. Avantium NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Avantium NV (LTS:0RNP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -48.50 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 Avantium NV (LTS:0RNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantium NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.99 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.88.
GuruFocus considers Avantium NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RNP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -48.50
GF Value™: €5.88 vs. price of €4.99 (15.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avantium NV is a Dutch renewable chemistry company that develops and commercializes bio-based plastics and chemicals. Its core technology converts plant-based sugars into furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), the key building block for polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a recyclable, plant-based alternative to PET for bottles, packaging and fibers. The company is commercializing this through its FDCA plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands, and the Dawn Technology pilot biorefinery, which produces industrial sugars and lignin from non-food biomass. Avantium also operates a catalyst testing business, supplying advanced high-throughput R&D systems and services to chemical and energy companies worldwide. Revenue comes from catalyst testing equipment and services, licensing and technology development agreements, and emerging sales of FDCA and PEF. Customers include chemical producers, consumer goods and packaging companies, and research organizations, primarily in Europe, with additional activity in North America and Asia.
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