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The MarygoldMGLD +0.94%66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MGLD with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,142 Asset Management companies, The Marygold ranks worse than 59.37% 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. The Marygold's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Marygold's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MGLD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -232.9 Med: -8.1 Max: -0.9
Current: -2.2
During the past 13 years, The Marygold's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.90%. The lowest was -232.90%. And the median was -8.10%.
MGLD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 59.37% of 1142
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs MGLD: -2.20
The Marygold (AMEX:MGLD) 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.
The Marygold 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MGLD vs FMY, BENF, JMM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Marygold'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.
The Marygold 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Marygold's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Marygold's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
The Marygold 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 -2.20 mean?
The Marygold (MGLD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.20 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 The Marygold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #678 out of 1142 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is The Marygold's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
The Marygold's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.20. Based on the distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #678 out of 1142 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Marygold has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marygold's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FMY and BENF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #678 out of 1142 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places The Marygold 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 The Marygold and its competitors. The Marygold's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Marygold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold (MGLD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.02, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.20. The Marygold's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Marygold (MGLD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.20 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 The Marygold (MGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.02.
GuruFocus considers The Marygold to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MGLD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.20
GF Value™: $1.02 vs. price of $1.07 (4.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Marygold Companies Inc is an international holding company focused on acquiring and growing profitable businesses. Its main segments include U.S. Fund Management through USCF Investments, Food Products via Gourmet Foods and Printstock Products in New Zealand, Beauty Products under the Original Sprout brand, and formerly Security Systems through Brigadier, sold in 2025. The majority of revenue comes from fund management. The company operates in the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with the majority of revenue generated from the USA. Its business approach focuses on strengthening financial services, expanding fintech, and managing a diverse portfolio for growth.
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