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AdvanSixMEX:ASIX 66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates MEX:ASIX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN660.25. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Chemicals companies, AdvanSix ranks better than 82.73% 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. AdvanSix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AdvanSix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ASIX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 1.35 Max: 2.9
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, AdvanSix's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.90%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.35%.
MEX:ASIX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 82.73% of 834
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs MEX:ASIX: 0.70
AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) 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.
AdvanSix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:ASIX vs RYAM, VHI, ASPI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, AdvanSix'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.
AdvanSix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AdvanSix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AdvanSix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 0.70 mean?
AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 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 AdvanSix and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #144 out of 834 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is AdvanSix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
AdvanSix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Based on the distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #144 out of 834 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AdvanSix has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AdvanSix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RYAM and VHI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #144 out of 834 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places AdvanSix in the top 17% 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 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 AdvanSix and its competitors. AdvanSix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AdvanSix stock overvalued right now?
AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN660.25, compared to a current price of MXN517.45 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. AdvanSix's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 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 AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AdvanSix stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN517.45 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN660.25.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ASIX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: MXN660.25 vs. price of MXN517.45 (21.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ASIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AdvanSix Inc is a diversified chemistry company playing a critical role in international supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers across a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, including building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. The company's key products include Nylon, Caprolactam, Plant Nutrients, and Chemical Intermediates. The majority of sales are from Plant Nutrients products. The company operates in the United States and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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