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OTC Markets GroupOTCM -0.91%87 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OTCM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Capital Markets companies, OTC Markets Group ranks better than 67.36% 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. OTC Markets Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for OTC Markets Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OTCM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2 Med: -0.75 Max: -0.4
Current: -0.4
During the past 13 years, OTC Markets Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%. The lowest was -2.00%. And the median was -0.75%.
OTCM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 67.36% of 435
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: -2.9
vs OTCM: -0.40
OTC Markets Group (OTCPK:OTCM) 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.
OTC Markets Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OTCM vs VALU, DTCX, MKTW: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, OTC Markets Group'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.
OTC Markets Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, OTC Markets Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OTC Markets Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
OTC Markets Group 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?
OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 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 OTC Markets Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #142 out of 435 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is OTC Markets Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
OTC Markets Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #142 out of 435 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OTC Markets Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OTC Markets Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VALU and DTCX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #142 out of 435 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts OTC Markets Group 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 Capital Markets company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Capital Markets 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 OTC Markets Group and its competitors. OTC Markets Group'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 OTC Markets Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group (OTCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.66, compared to a current price of $54.50 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. OTC Markets Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM), 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $54.50 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.66.
GuruFocus considers OTC Markets Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OTCM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
GF Value™: $60.66 vs. price of $54.50 (10.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OTCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OTC Markets Group Inc operates financial markets for securities in the U.S. and globally. The firm mainly operates OTCQX market, OTCQB venture market and Pink open market. It has OTC link ATS, market data licensing and corporate services business lines. The activities of these business lines encompass quotation and trade messaging services, network-based platform, access to market data, a suite of market data licenses and disclosure and information services. It derives a majority of its revenue from the U.S.
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