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Sienna Senior LivingLWSCF -0.98%66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LWSCF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Sienna Senior Living ranks worse than 76.68% 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. Sienna Senior Living's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -10.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sienna Senior Living's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LWSCF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.9 Med: -8.4 Max: -0.5
Current: -10.8
During the past 13 years, Sienna Senior Living's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%. The lowest was -21.90%. And the median was -8.40%.
LWSCF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 76.68% of 446
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: -1.75
vs LWSCF: -10.80
Sienna Senior Living (OTCPK:LWSCF) 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.
Sienna Senior Living 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LWSCF vs HCA, THC, DVA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Sienna Senior Living'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.
Sienna Senior Living 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Sienna Senior Living's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sienna Senior Living's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sienna Senior Living 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 -10.80 mean?
Sienna Senior Living (LWSCF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -10.80 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 Sienna Senior Living and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sienna Senior Living ranks #342 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Sienna Senior Living's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sienna Senior Living's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.80. Based on the distribution chart, Sienna Senior Living ranks #342 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sienna Senior Living has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sienna Senior Living's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Sienna Senior Living ranks #342 out of 446 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sienna Senior Living 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Sienna Senior Living and its competitors. Sienna Senior Living's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sienna Senior Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sienna Senior Living (LWSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.83, compared to a current price of $15.98 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.80. Sienna Senior Living's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 12 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 Sienna Senior Living (LWSCF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.80 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 Sienna Senior Living (LWSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sienna Senior Living stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.98 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.83.
GuruFocus considers Sienna Senior Living to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LWSCF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -10.80
GF Value™: $10.83 vs. price of $15.98 (47.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LWSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sienna Senior Living Inc is an owner of seniors' housing, a licensed long-term care operator in Ontario, and a provider of services across the full continuum of care. The firm operates solely within Canada. The company is comprised of the following main business segments, LTC, Retirement, and Other. LTC business division consists of approximately 34 LTC residences in the Province of Ontario, eight seniors' living residences located in the Province of British Columbia and the LTC management services business. The group derives a majority of its revenue from LTC segment.
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