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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. Refex Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Refex Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:REFEX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.4 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -7.5
During the past 13 years, Refex Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -11.40%. And the median was 0.00%.
NSE:REFEX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.64% of 113
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -10.4
vs NSE:REFEX: -7.50
Refex Industries (NSE:REFEX) 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.
Refex Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Refex Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Refex 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.
Refex Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Refex Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Refex Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Refex 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 -7.50 mean?
Refex Industries (NSE:REFEX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.50 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 Refex Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Refex Industries ranks #49 out of 113 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Refex Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Refex Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50. Based on the distribution chart, Refex Industries ranks #49 out of 113 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Refex Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Refex Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Refex Industries ranks #49 out of 113 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Refex Industries 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 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 Refex Industries and its competitors. Refex Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Refex Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Refex Industries (NSE:REFEX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹294.54, compared to a current price of ₹311.35 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50. Refex Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Refex Industries (NSE:REFEX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.50 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 Refex Industries (NSE:REFEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Refex Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹311.35 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹294.54.
GuruFocus considers Refex Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:REFEX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.50
GF Value™: ₹294.54 vs. price of ₹311.35 (5.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:REFEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Refex Industries Ltd is a manufacturer and refiller of refrigerant gases. The company's operating segment includes Coal & Ash Handling Business, Solar Power - Generation and Related Activities, Refrigerant Gas- (Refilling) and Sales, Sale Of Services, Power Trading, and Others. Geographically, the business activities are operated throughout the region of India.
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