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Perimeter SolutionsPRM -0.39%45 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates PRM with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 833 Chemicals companies, Perimeter Solutions ranks better than 90.4% 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. Perimeter Solutions's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perimeter Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 1.8 Max: 2.3
Current: 1.6
During the past 7 years, Perimeter Solutions's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 1.80%.
PRM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.4% of 833
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs PRM: 1.60
Perimeter Solutions (NYSE:PRM) 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.
Perimeter Solutions 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PRM vs SXT, BCPC, CBT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Perimeter Solutions'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.
Perimeter Solutions 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Perimeter Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perimeter Solutions's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Perimeter Solutions 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 1.60 mean?
Perimeter Solutions (PRM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 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 Perimeter Solutions and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Perimeter Solutions' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #80 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Perimeter Solutions' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Perimeter Solutions' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #80 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perimeter Solutions has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perimeter Solutions' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SXT and BCPC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #80 out of 833 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Perimeter Solutions in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Perimeter Solutions' own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 2.30 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Perimeter Solutions and its competitors. Perimeter Solutions's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perimeter Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perimeter Solutions (PRM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.04, compared to a current price of $33.60 — trading 86.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. Perimeter Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Perimeter Solutions (PRM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 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 Perimeter Solutions (PRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perimeter Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.60 is trading 86.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.04.
GuruFocus considers Perimeter Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.60 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: $18.04 vs. price of $33.60 (86.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perimeter Solutions Inc is a solutions provider for the Fire Safety and Specialty Products industries. The company's products and operations are managed and reported in two operating segments. Its Fire Safety segment provides fire retardants and firefighting foams, as well as specialized equipment and services typically offered in conjunction with the company's retardant and foam products. The Specialty Products segment develops, produces, and markets phosphorus pentasulfide (P2S5)-based products used in lubricant additives, as well as in pesticide, mining chemical, and battery applications.
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