ORENF (Origin Enterprises) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.60% (As of Jan. 2026) — 1200% Above Median

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ORENF Origin Enterprises PLC ORENF
81 GF Score
Price $4.86
GF Value $3.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Origin Enterprises 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Origin Enterprises ORENF 81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60 as of Jan. 2026, which is 1200% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates ORENF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Agriculture companies, Origin Enterprises ranks better than 97.66% 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. Origin Enterprises's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Origin Enterprises's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ORENF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7   Med: 0.2   Max: 5.3
Current: 2.6

During the past 13 years, Origin Enterprises's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.30%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was 0.20%.

ORENF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
97.66% of 128 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: -1.85 vs ORENF: 2.60

Origin Enterprises (OTCPK:ORENF) 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.


Origin Enterprises 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ORENF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Origin Enterprises'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.


Origin Enterprises 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Origin Enterprises's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Origin Enterprises's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Origin Enterprises 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 2.60 mean?
Origin Enterprises (ORENF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 as of Jan. 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 Origin Enterprises and its competitors. This is 1200% above median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Origin Enterprises ranks #3 out of 128 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Origin Enterprises' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Origin Enterprises' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 is 1200% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Enterprises ranks #3 out of 128 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Origin Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Enterprises' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Origin Enterprises ranks #3 out of 128 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Origin Enterprises in the top 2% 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 Agriculture company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Agriculture 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 Origin Enterprises and its competitors. Origin Enterprises's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60, which is 1200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Enterprises (ORENF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.80, compared to a current price of $4.86 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60, which is 1200% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Origin Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Origin Enterprises (ORENF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60 as of Jan. 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 Origin Enterprises (ORENF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.86 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.80. GuruFocus considers Origin Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ORENF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.60 (1200% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: $3.80 vs. price of $4.86 (27.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ORENF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Origin Enterprises Business Description

Address 4-6 Riverwalk, 24, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin, IRL, D24 DCW0
Origin Enterprises PLC offers comprehensive solutions for all land types, from optimizing crop fields to managing ecological landscapes and green spaces for sports and wellbeing. Its main activities include providing value-added services, technologies, and inputs to primary food producers. Operations in manufacturing, R&D, trading, distribution, and digital services span Ireland, the UK, Brazil, Poland, and Romania. The business is organized into two segments: Agriculture, serving growers and upstream firms across Ireland, the UK, Continental Europe, and Latin America; and Living Landscapes, delivering products and services for sports and environmental markets in Ireland and the UK. The majority of revenue is generated from Agriculture.
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