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Capricorn GroupNAM:CGP 77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates NAM:CGP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R24.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Banks companies, Capricorn Group ranks better than 65.51% 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. Capricorn Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capricorn Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAM:CGP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Capricorn Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -66.00%. And the median was 0.10%.
NAM:CGP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 65.51% of 1041
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs NAM:CGP: 0.30
Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) 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.
Capricorn Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
NAM:CGP vs PNC, USB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Capricorn Group'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.
Capricorn Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Capricorn Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capricorn Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Capricorn Group 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 0.30 mean?
Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Capricorn Group and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Capricorn Group ranks #359 out of 1041 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Capricorn Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Capricorn Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Capricorn Group ranks #359 out of 1041 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capricorn Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Capricorn Group ranks #359 out of 1041 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Capricorn Group 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Capricorn Group and its competitors. Capricorn Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R24.39, compared to a current price of R28.41 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Capricorn Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R28.41 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R24.39.
GuruFocus considers Capricorn Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:CGP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30 (200% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: R24.39 vs. price of R28.41 (16.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:CGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capricorn Group Ltd is a Namibia-based financial services group. It operates as an investment holding company with interests in banking, insurance, asset management, and microlending. The banking operation is the company's two operating segments, which include banking activities in Namibia and Botswana, as well as term lending and related activities in Namibia. Other components include property development, asset management, and unit trust management. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its banking operations in Namibia.
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