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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. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -23.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metalla Royalty & Streaming's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MTA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -96.8 Med: -32.7 Max: 16.8
Current: -23.4
During the past 13 years, Metalla Royalty & Streaming's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 16.80%. The lowest was -96.80%. And the median was -32.70%.
MTA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 58.41% of 2169
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.7
vs MTA: -23.40
Metalla Royalty & Streaming (AMEX:MTA) 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.
Metalla Royalty & Streaming 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MTA vs HL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Metalla Royalty & Streaming'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.
Metalla Royalty & Streaming 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metalla Royalty & Streaming's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metalla Royalty & Streaming's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Metalla Royalty & Streaming 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 -23.40 mean?
Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -23.40 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 Metalla Royalty & Streaming and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalla Royalty & Streaming ranks #1267 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Metalla Royalty & Streaming's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Metalla Royalty & Streaming's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.40. Based on the distribution chart, Metalla Royalty & Streaming ranks #1267 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metalla Royalty & Streaming has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalla Royalty & Streaming's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metalla Royalty & Streaming ranks #1267 out of 2169 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Metalla Royalty & Streaming 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Metalla Royalty & Streaming and its competitors. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalla Royalty & Streaming stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.46, compared to a current price of $10.54 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.40. Metalla Royalty & Streaming's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -23.40 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 Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalla Royalty & Streaming stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.54 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.46.
GuruFocus considers Metalla Royalty & Streaming to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MTA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -23.40
GF Value™: $8.46 vs. price of $10.54 (24.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd is a precious metals royalty and streaming company that engages in the acquisition and management of precious metal royalties, streams, and similar production-based interests. It's a pure-play gold and silver streaming and royalty company. It generates revenue from royalties, streams, and other interests. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the USA, with the majority generated from Brazil.
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