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Alimentation Couche-TardMEX:ATDN 84 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 as of Apr. 2026, which is 1000% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:ATDN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN990.12. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks better than 88.94% 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. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alimentation Couche-Tard's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ATDN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.9 Med: 0.2 Max: 4.1
Current: 2.2
During the past 13 years, Alimentation Couche-Tard's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.10%. The lowest was -9.90%. And the median was 0.20%.
MEX:ATDN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.94% of 687
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs MEX:ATDN: 2.20
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) 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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:ATDN vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alimentation Couche-Tard's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alimentation Couche-Tard's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Alimentation Couche-Tard 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 mean?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 as of Apr. 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. This is 1000% above median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #76 out of 687 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alimentation Couche-Tard's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 is 1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #76 out of 687 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alimentation Couche-Tard has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alimentation Couche-Tard's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #76 out of 687 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Alimentation Couche-Tard in the top 11% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20, which is 1000% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard stock overvalued right now?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN990.12, compared to a current price of MXN1,076.17 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20, which is 1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Alimentation Couche-Tard's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 as of Apr. 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,076.17 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN990.12.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ATDN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20 (1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: MXN990.12 vs. price of MXN1,076.17 (8.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ATDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates income through the sale of tobacco products, groceries, beverages, fresh food, quick service restaurants, car wash services, other retail products and services, road transportation fuel, stationary energy, marine fuel, and chemicals. In addition, the company operates stores under the Circle K banner in other countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Macau, and others. Its operation is geographically divided into the U.S., Europe and other regions, and Canada. Revenue from external customers falls mainly into three categories: merchandise and services, road transportation fuel, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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