PPYA (Papaya Growth Opportunity I) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 36.60% (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median

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PPYA Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I PPYA
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What is Papaya Growth Opportunity I 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Papaya Growth Opportunity I PPYA +0.92% 38 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 36.60 as of Sep. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 36.60. GuruFocus rates PPYA with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 36.60%.

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

PPYA' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.6   Med: 36.6   Max: 36.6
Current: 36.6

During the past 4 years, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 36.60%. The lowest was 36.60%. And the median was 36.60%.

PPYA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: -2.5 vs PPYA: 36.60

Papaya Growth Opportunity I (OTCPK:PPYA) 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.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


PPYA vs VMCAF, CSTAF, LCCC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papaya Growth Opportunity I's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Papaya Growth Opportunity I 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 36.60 mean?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 36.60 as of Sep. 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 Papaya Growth Opportunity I and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.60. Over the past decade, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 36.60 to 36.60.
Is Papaya Growth Opportunity I's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 36.60 is near median its 10-year median of 36.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.60 to a high of 36.60. Overall, Papaya Growth Opportunity I has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papaya Growth Opportunity I's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VMCAF and CSTAF?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 36.60 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. Historically, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 36.60 to 36.60 over the past decade. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Papaya Growth Opportunity I and its competitors. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 36.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papaya Growth Opportunity I stock overvalued right now?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 36.60. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 36.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.60. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 36.60 as of Sep. 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.

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Business Description

Address 3500 South Dupont Highway, Suite HX-102, Dover, DE, USA, 19901
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I is a blank check company.
38GF Score

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