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Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF +2.37%64 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks better than 50.52% 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.2 Med: -0.7 Max: 4.9
Current: -0.7
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Foods's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.90%. The lowest was -9.20%. And the median was -0.70%.
MLFNF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 50.52% of 970
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs MLFNF: -0.70
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.
Maple Leaf Foods 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Maple Leaf Foods 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 -0.70 mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #480 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #480 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #480 out of 970 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Maple Leaf Foods in the upper 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. Maple Leaf Foods's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.31, compared to a current price of $20.71 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.71 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.31.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70
GF Value™: $14.31 vs. price of $20.71 (44.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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