Pryce (PHS:PPC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30% (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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PHS:PPC Pryce Corp PHS:PPC
97 GF Score
Price ₱15.10
GF Value ₱10.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pryce 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Pryce PHS:PPC +0.67% 97 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates PHS:PPC with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱10.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 676 Oil & Gas companies, Pryce ranks better than 77.07% 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. Pryce's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.

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

PHS:PPC' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.2   Med: 0.2   Max: 1.8
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, Pryce's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.80%. The lowest was -1.20%. And the median was 0.20%.

PHS:PPC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
77.07% of 676 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.35 vs PHS:PPC: 0.30

Pryce (PHS:PPC) 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.


Pryce 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


PHS:PPC vs VLO, MPC, PSX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Pryce'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.


Pryce 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pryce's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pryce 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 0.30 mean?
Pryce (PHS:PPC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 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 Pryce and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Pryce ranks #155 out of 676 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Pryce's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pryce's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Pryce ranks #155 out of 676 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pryce has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pryce's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pryce ranks #155 out of 676 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Pryce in the top 23% 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Pryce and its competitors. Pryce's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pryce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pryce (PHS:PPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱10.78, compared to a current price of ₱15.10 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Pryce's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Pryce (PHS:PPC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 Pryce (PHS:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pryce stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱15.10 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱10.78. GuruFocus considers Pryce to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:PPC:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: ₱10.78 vs. price of ₱15.10 (40.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Pryce Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1179 Chino Roces Avenue, Corner Bagtikan Street, 17th Floor Pryce Center Chino, Makati City, PHL, 1226
Pryce Corp is an LPG, industrial gases, and fuels company. The company, along with its subsidiaries has three operating business segments namely, the Real estate segment, LPG and industrial gases segment, and the Pharmaceutical products segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the LPG and industrial gases segment. The main real estate business of the company is the development of memorial parks and the sale of memorial lots. LPG and industrial gases segment consists of the import and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas as well as the manufacturing and marketing of industrial gases. The pharmaceutical products segment includes wholesaling and distribution of privately branded multi-vitamins and over-the-counter generic drugs.
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