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Paladin EnergyPALAF -4.05%33 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PALAF with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 113 Other Energy Sources companies, Paladin Energy ranks better than 52.21% 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. Paladin Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -10.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paladin Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PALAF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.1 Med: -15.3 Max: -0.8
Current: -10.2
During the past 13 years, Paladin Energy's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%. The lowest was -30.10%. And the median was -15.30%.
PALAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 52.21% of 113
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -10.4
vs PALAF: -10.20
Paladin Energy (OTCPK:PALAF) 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.
Paladin Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PALAF vs UEC, LEU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Uranium subindustry, Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Paladin Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paladin Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Paladin Energy 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 -10.20 mean?
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -10.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Paladin Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #54 out of 113 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Paladin Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Paladin Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20. Based on the distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #54 out of 113 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paladin Energy has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paladin Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UEC and LEU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #54 out of 113 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Paladin Energy 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 Paladin Energy and its competitors. Paladin Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paladin Energy stock overvalued right now?
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -10.20. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20. Paladin Energy's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Paladin Energy (PALAF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Paladin Energy Ltd is engaged in the production of uranium, and it operates through its various projects that are located in Australia and Africa. The operating segments of the group are Exploration, Namibia, and Australia. The segment activity in Namibia is the production and sale of uranium from the mines located in these geographic regions. The Australian segment includes its sales, marketing, and corporate functions, and the Exploration segment is focused on developing exploration and evaluation projects in Australia and Canada. The company's projects include Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, the Michelin project in Canada, and Manyingee, Carly Bore, and the Mount ISA projects in Australia.
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