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Gemfields GroupPLLHF 42 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PLLHF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,140 Metals & Mining companies, Gemfields Group ranks better than 59.39% 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. Gemfields Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -12.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gemfields Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLLHF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.4 Med: -12.5 Max: 4.3
Current: -12.5
During the past 13 years, Gemfields Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.30%. The lowest was -40.40%. And the median was -12.50%.
PLLHF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.39% of 2140
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.5
vs PLLHF: -12.50
Gemfields Group (OTCPK:PLLHF) 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.
Gemfields Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PLLHF vs HL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Gemfields Group'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.
Gemfields Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gemfields Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gemfields Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Gemfields Group 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 -12.50 mean?
Gemfields Group (PLLHF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -12.50 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Gemfields Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #869 out of 2140 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Gemfields Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Gemfields Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50. Based on the distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #869 out of 2140 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gemfields Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gemfields Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #869 out of 2140 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Gemfields Group in the upper 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Gemfields Group and its competitors. Gemfields Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemfields Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemfields Group (PLLHF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50. Gemfields Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Gemfields Group (PLLHF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.50 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Gemfields Group (PLLHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemfields Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.04 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Gemfields Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PLLHF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -12.50
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.04 (41.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLLHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gemfields Group Ltd is a miner of coloured gemstones. The company is the operator and owner of both Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) in Zambia and Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) in Mozambique. In addition, it holds controlling interests in various other gemstone mining and prospecting licences in Zambia, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Its operating segments include Kagem Mining Limited, its emerald and beryl mine, in Zambia, Africa; Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada, its ruby and corundum mine, in Mozambique, Africa; Development assets comprises exploration activities in Africa and projects in Ethiopia and Madagascar; Corporate, and Others. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Kagem segment.
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