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NACCO IndustriesNC -1.49%55 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Other Energy Sources companies, NACCO Industries ranks better than 81.03% 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. NACCO Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NACCO Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.8 Med: -0.2 Max: 10.2
Current: -0.4
During the past 13 years, NACCO Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.20%. The lowest was -7.80%. And the median was -0.20%.
NC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.03% of 116
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -11.7
vs NC: -0.40
NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) 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.
NACCO Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
NC vs NRP, CNR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, NACCO Industries'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.
NACCO Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, NACCO Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NACCO Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
NACCO Industries 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 -0.40 mean?
NACCO Industries (NC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 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 NACCO Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #22 out of 116 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is NACCO Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
NACCO Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #22 out of 116 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NACCO Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NACCO Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NRP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #22 out of 116 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places NACCO Industries in the top 19% 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 NACCO Industries and its competitors. NACCO Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NACCO Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries (NC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.50, compared to a current price of $41.31 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. NACCO Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 NACCO Industries (NC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 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 NACCO Industries (NC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.31 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.50.
GuruFocus considers NACCO Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
GF Value™: $41.50 vs. price of $41.31 (0.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NACCO Industries Inc is a holding company that operates in the mining and natural resource industries. It has three operating segments: Utility Coal Mining, Contract Mining, and Minerals and Royalties. The Utility Coal Mining segment, operated by North American Coal, manages surface coal mines that are exclusive, long-term fuel providers for power generation companies. The Contract Mining segment, operated by North American Mining, is a provider of a broad range of specialized, long-term contract mining services. The Minerals and Royalties segment, which includes the Catapult Mineral Partners (Catapult) business, acquires and promotes the development of mineral and royalty interests and other related investments.
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