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Pennon GroupPEGRF 75 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 230 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks worse than 93.04% 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. Pennon Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -12.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pennon Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PEGRF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.4 Med: -0.8 Max: 3.2
Current: -12.4
During the past 13 years, Pennon Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.20%. The lowest was -12.40%. And the median was -0.80%.
PEGRF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 93.04% of 230
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: -1.45
vs PEGRF: -12.40
Pennon Group (OTCPK:PEGRF) 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.
Pennon Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PEGRF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon 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.
Pennon Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pennon Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Pennon 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 -12.40 mean?
Pennon Group (PEGRF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -12.40 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #214 out of 230 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Pennon Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pennon Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.40. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #214 out of 230 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #214 out of 230 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Pennon Group 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 - Regulated company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. Pennon Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.29, compared to a current price of $6.29 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.40. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.40 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.29 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.29.
GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PEGRF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -12.40
GF Value™: $6.29 vs. price of $6.29 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEGRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
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