Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90% (As of Mar. 2026) — 157% Above Median

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PHS:LOTO Pacific Online Systems Corp PHS:LOTO
58 GF Score
Price ₱1.85
GF Value ₱3.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pacific Online Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Pacific Online Systems PHS:LOTO 58 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates PHS:LOTO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Travel & Leisure companies, Pacific Online Systems ranks better than 79.74% 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. Pacific Online Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Online Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:LOTO' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.2   Med: 0.35   Max: 1.9
Current: 0.9

During the past 13 years, Pacific Online Systems's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.90%. The lowest was -1.20%. And the median was 0.35%.

PHS:LOTO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
79.74% of 464 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.85 vs PHS:LOTO: 0.90

Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) 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.


Pacific Online Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


PHS:LOTO vs FLUT, DKNG, SGHC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Pacific Online Systems'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.


Pacific Online Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pacific Online Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Online Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Pacific Online Systems 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 0.90 mean?
Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 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 Pacific Online Systems and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #94 out of 464 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Pacific Online Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pacific Online Systems' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #94 out of 464 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Online Systems has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Online Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #94 out of 464 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Pacific Online Systems in the top 20% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Pacific Online Systems and its competitors. Pacific Online Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Online Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.10, compared to a current price of ₱1.85 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Pacific Online Systems' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 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 Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱1.85 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.10. GuruFocus considers Pacific Online Systems to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:LOTO:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90 (157% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: ₱3.10 vs. price of ₱1.85 (40.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LOTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pacific Online Systems Business Description

Address Manila Business Center, U1902-C West Tower, Exchange Road, Tektite Towers, Ortigas Center, Pasig, PHL, 1605
Pacific Online Systems Corp is a Philippines-based company operating in the gaming industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the development, design, and management of online computer systems, terminals, and software for the gaming industry. It provides leasing of gaming equipment, Keno terminals, an online operating system, and the sale of lottery, sweepstakes, and instant tickets. It also offers consultancy services related to online gaming.
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