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AutohomeMEX:ATHMN 26 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ATHMN with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN826.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Interactive Media companies, Autohome ranks better than 87.47% 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. Autohome's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autohome's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ATHMN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1 Med: -1.2 Max: 2.1
Current: 2.1
During the past 13 years, Autohome's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%. The lowest was -3.10%. And the median was -1.20%.
MEX:ATHMN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 87.47% of 431
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs MEX:ATHMN: 2.10
Autohome (MEX:ATHMN) 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.
Autohome 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:ATHMN vs DJT, WB, STUB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autohome'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.
Autohome 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autohome's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autohome'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 2.10 mean?
Autohome (MEX:ATHMN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.10 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 Autohome and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Autohome ranks #54 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Autohome's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Autohome's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Autohome ranks #54 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autohome has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autohome's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DJT and WB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autohome ranks #54 out of 431 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Autohome in the top 13% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Autohome and its competitors. Autohome's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autohome stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autohome (MEX:ATHMN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN826.53, compared to a current price of MXN310.00 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. Autohome's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Autohome (MEX:ATHMN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10 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 Autohome (MEX:ATHMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autohome stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN310.00 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN826.53.
GuruFocus considers Autohome to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ATHMN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.10
GF Value™: MXN826.53 vs. price of MXN310.00 (62.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ATHMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 2008 as a media content platform, Autohome is the leading online automobile platform in China, ranking first among automotive service platforms in terms of mobile daily active users, according to QuestMobile. Through its two websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com, Autohome delivers comprehensive, independent, and interactive content and tools to automobile consumers as well as a full suite of services to automakers and dealers. According to iResearch, the company was the largest online automotive advertising and lead-generation service provider in China's online auto platform media advertising market, in terms of media services and lead-generation revenue.
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