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ABS-CBN HoldingsPHS:ABSP +4.50%61 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 29.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1928% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates PHS:ABSP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 432 Capital Markets companies, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks better than 99.31% 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. ABS-CBN Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 29.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ABS-CBN Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:ABSP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.6 Med: 1.45 Max: 29.4
Current: 29.4
During the past 13 years, ABS-CBN Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 29.40%. The lowest was -6.60%. And the median was 1.45%.
PHS:ABSP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 99.31% of 432
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: -2.75
vs PHS:ABSP: 29.40
ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) 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.
ABS-CBN Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PHS:ABSP vs MS, GS, SCHW: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, ABS-CBN Holdings'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.
ABS-CBN Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, ABS-CBN Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABS-CBN Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
ABS-CBN Holdings 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 29.40 mean?
ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 29.40 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 ABS-CBN Holdings and its competitors. This is 1928% above median its historical median of 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks #3 out of 432 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is ABS-CBN Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ABS-CBN Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 29.40 is 1928% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Based on the distribution chart, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks #3 out of 432 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ABS-CBN Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABS-CBN Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, ABS-CBN Holdings ranks #3 out of 432 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ABS-CBN Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 ABS-CBN Holdings and its competitors. ABS-CBN Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 29.40, which is 1928% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABS-CBN Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.24, compared to a current price of ₱3.25 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 29.40, which is 1928% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. ABS-CBN Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 29.40 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 ABS-CBN Holdings (PHS:ABSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABS-CBN Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱3.25 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.24.
GuruFocus considers ABS-CBN Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ABSP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 29.40 (1928% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: ₱3.24 vs. price of ₱3.25 (0.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ABSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ABS-CBN Holdings Corp is engaged in the business of capital markets. It is engaged in the issuance of the Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs), the performance of obligations under the PDRs, and the acquisition and holding of shares of ABS-CBN Corporation (ABS-CBN) in respect of PDRs issued.
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