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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. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aboitiz Equity Ventures's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:AEV'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: 0 Max: 1
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, Aboitiz Equity Ventures's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%. The lowest was -5.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
PHS:AEV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.18% of 231
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: -1.5
vs PHS:AEV: 0.50
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) 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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PHS:AEV vs NEE, SO, DUK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Aboitiz Equity Ventures'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.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Aboitiz Equity Ventures's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aboitiz Equity Ventures's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures 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 0.50 mean?
Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #25 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Aboitiz Equity Ventures' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #25 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aboitiz Equity Ventures has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aboitiz Equity Ventures' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Aboitiz Equity Ventures ranks #25 out of 231 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Aboitiz Equity Ventures in the top 11% 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 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures and its competitors. Aboitiz Equity Ventures's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱41.59, compared to a current price of ₱33.90 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Aboitiz Equity Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 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 Aboitiz Equity Ventures (PHS:AEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aboitiz Equity Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱33.90 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱41.59.
GuruFocus considers Aboitiz Equity Ventures to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:AEV:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.50
GF Value™: ₱41.59 vs. price of ₱33.90 (18.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:AEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc is a Philippine holding company with reportable segments of power distribution and generation, financial services, food and beverage, real estate, and infrastructure. The power segment is engaged in power generation and the sale of electricity. The food manufacturing segment is engaged in the production of flour and feeds, and swine breeding. Aboitiz Equity Ventures generates maximum revenue from the power segment. Geographically, it operates solely in the Philippines.
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