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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. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harbor Star Shipping Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Harbor Star Shipping Services's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%. The lowest was -12.60%. And the median was 0.00%.
PHS:TUGS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: -0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) 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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Harbor Star Shipping Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Harbor Star Shipping Services'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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Harbor Star Shipping Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Star Shipping Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Harbor Star Shipping Services 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?
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #999999 out of 530 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #999999 out of 530 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harbor Star Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Star Shipping Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #999999 out of 530 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Harbor Star Shipping Services 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 a Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. Harbor Star Shipping Services'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 Harbor Star Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.61, compared to a current price of ₱1.09 — trading 78.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Harbor Star Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 10 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS), 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.09 is trading 78.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61.
GuruFocus considers Harbor Star Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TUGS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱1.09 (78.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:TUGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc is an integrated maritime service provider. The service lines include harbor assistance, lighterage, towing, ship salvage, marine construction, repair, and maintenance works, wreck removal, firefighting, oil spill abatement and recovery, handling hazardous chemicals, ship and crew management, diving, and underwater marine works. Other marine services include oil and chemical spill response, diving and underwater work, and ship and crew management. The company operates in two segments: Harbor assistance and Renewable energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Harbor assistance segment.
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