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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. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arendals Fossekompani ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:AFK'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 0.1 Max: 3.9
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.90%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 0.10%.
OSL:AFK's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.22% of 309
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs OSL:AFK: -0.10
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) 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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OSL:AFK vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arendals Fossekompani ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 -0.10 mean?
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #126 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #126 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arendals Fossekompani ASA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arendals Fossekompani ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #126 out of 309 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr122.01, compared to a current price of kr195.00 — trading 59.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSL:AFK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr195.00 is trading 59.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr122.01.
GuruFocus considers Arendals Fossekompani ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:AFK:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: kr122.01 vs. price of kr195.00 (59.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:AFK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA is an industrial investment company holding several core investments and a portfolio of financial investments. The company invests in and owns companies that make energy from renewable sources more usable and accessible, and that contribute to a more sustainable use of resources. It owns and operates two hydropower plants. In addition, the firm operates globally in many forward-looking industries, including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalization, as well as various green energy technologies. The company has seven operating segments: Group Management, AFK Vannkraft, NSSLGIobaI, ENRX, Tekna, AFK Eiendom, and Others.
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