Aterian (MEX:ATER) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.20% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:ATER Aterian Inc MEX:ATER
45 GF Score
Price MXN8.00
GF Value MXN18.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Aterian 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Aterian MEX:ATER 45 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ATER with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN18.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Aterian ranks worse than 89.87% 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. Aterian's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.20%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aterian's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ATER' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.7   Med: -35.6   Max: -14.2
Current: -14.2

During the past 9 years, Aterian's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.20%. The lowest was -65.70%. And the median was -35.60%.

MEX:ATER's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
89.87% of 237 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs MEX:ATER: -14.20

Aterian (MEX:ATER) 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.


Aterian 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


MEX:ATER vs LUVU, LBRA, SNBRQ: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Aterian'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.


Aterian 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aterian's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aterian's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Aterian 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 -14.20 mean?
Aterian (MEX:ATER) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.20 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 Aterian and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aterian ranks #213 out of 237 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Aterian's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Aterian's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.20. Based on the distribution chart, Aterian ranks #213 out of 237 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aterian has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aterian's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LUVU and LBRA?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Aterian ranks #213 out of 237 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Aterian 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Aterian and its competitors. Aterian's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aterian stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aterian (MEX:ATER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN18.22, compared to a current price of MXN8.00 — trading 56.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.20. Aterian's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Aterian (MEX:ATER), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.20 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 Aterian (MEX:ATER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aterian stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN8.00 is trading 56.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN18.22. GuruFocus considers Aterian to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ATER:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.20
  • GF Value™: MXN18.22 vs. price of MXN8.00 (56.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ATER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aterian Business Description

Other Exchanges ATER:USA
Address 350 Springfield Avenue, Suite 200, Summit, NJ, USA, 07901
Aterian Inc is a consumer products company that operates through online retail channels, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, as well as its own direct-to-consumer websites. The company develops and manages a portfolio of owned brands, which are either internally incubated or acquired, offering products across multiple categories such as home and kitchen appliances, kitchenware, air quality appliances, health and beauty products, and essential oils. Its primary brands include Squatty Potty, HomeLabs, Mueller Living, PurSteam, Healing Solutions, and Photo Paper Direct. The company generates revenue mainly through the online sale of its consumer products, with substantially all sales derived from the Amazon U.S. marketplace.
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