Ocean Sun AS (OSL:OSUN) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OSL:OSUN Ocean Sun AS OSL:OSUN
61 GF Score
Price kr0.49
GF Value kr1.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Ocean Sun AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Ocean Sun AS OSL:OSUN -6.11% 61 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:OSUN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Ocean Sun AS ranks worse than 51.34% 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. Ocean Sun AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.50%.

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

OSL:OSUN' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -3.5

During the past 9 years, Ocean Sun AS's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -3.50%. And the median was 0.00%.

OSL:OSUN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
51.34% of 224 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: -3.35 vs OSL:OSUN: -3.50

Ocean Sun AS (OSL:OSUN) 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.


Ocean Sun AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


Ocean Sun AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Ocean Sun AS'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.


Ocean Sun AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Ocean Sun AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Sun AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Ocean Sun AS 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 -3.50 mean?
Ocean Sun AS (OSL:OSUN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.50 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 Ocean Sun AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Sun AS ranks #115 out of 224 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Ocean Sun AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ocean Sun AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Sun AS ranks #115 out of 224 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean Sun AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Sun AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Ocean Sun AS ranks #115 out of 224 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ocean Sun AS in the lower 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Ocean Sun AS and its competitors. Ocean Sun AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Sun AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Sun AS (OSL:OSUN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.19, compared to a current price of kr0.49 — trading 58.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50. Ocean Sun AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Ocean Sun AS (OSL:OSUN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.50 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 Ocean Sun AS (OSL:OSUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Sun AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr0.49 is trading 58.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.19. GuruFocus considers Ocean Sun AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSL:OSUN:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.50
  • GF Value™: kr1.19 vs. price of kr0.49 (58.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Ocean Sun AS Business Description

Other Exchanges OW7:Germany
Address Vollsveien 4, Lysaker, NOR, 1366
Ocean Sun AS manufactures and distributes floating solar power production systems. The company operates as a technology provider, offering license agreements to developers and independent power producers across the world. Its Ocean Sun systems (OS-75 and OS-50) consist of one or multiple floaters anchored side-by-side to build larger power plants. The company's technology is used in various floating solar power production projects, including Alida, Siera Brava, Haiyang (offshore), and Soneva Secret, among others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Europe and Middle East, followed by North East Asia (including China), South East Asia, and the Americas.
61GF Score

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