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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. STI Education Systems Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for STI Education Systems Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, STI Education Systems Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%. The lowest was -218.30%. And the median was 0.00%.
PHS:STI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: -0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) 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.
STI Education Systems Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PHS:STI vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, STI Education Systems 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.
STI Education Systems Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, STI Education Systems Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STI Education Systems Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
STI Education Systems 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 0.00 mean?
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 STI Education Systems Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #999999 out of 161 companies in the Education industry.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
STI Education Systems Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #999999 out of 161 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STI Education Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STI Education Systems Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #999999 out of 161 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places STI Education Systems Holdings 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 Education company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Education 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 STI Education Systems Holdings and its competitors. STI Education Systems Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.37, compared to a current price of ₱1.22 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. STI Education Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.22 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.37.
GuruFocus considers STI Education Systems Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:STI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₱1.37 vs. price of ₱1.22 (10.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:STI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STI Education Systems Holdings Business Description
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc is a Philippine investment holding company focused on education and education-related activities through subsidiaries that operate schools offering basic education, Senior High School, tertiary, post-graduate, and non-degree programs. The majority of its revenues come from educational services provided over time. It is organized into five geographical segments: Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with the majority of revenue coming from Metro Manila.
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