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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. Quipt Home Medical's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quipt Home Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
QIPT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -450.5 Med: -29.7 Max: -3.6
Current: -6.9
During the past 13 years, Quipt Home Medical's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.60%. The lowest was -450.50%. And the median was -29.70%.
QIPT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: -0.5
vs QIPT: -6.90
Quipt Home Medical (NAS:QIPT) 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.
Quipt Home Medical 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
QIPT vs ACH, EDAP, YI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Quipt Home Medical'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.
Quipt Home Medical 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Quipt Home Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quipt Home Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Quipt Home Medical 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 -6.90 mean?
Quipt Home Medical (QIPT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.90 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 Quipt Home Medical and its competitors.
Is Quipt Home Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Quipt Home Medical's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90. Overall, Quipt Home Medical has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quipt Home Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ACH and EDAP?
Quipt Home Medical's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.90 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Quipt Home Medical and its competitors. Quipt Home Medical's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quipt Home Medical stock overvalued right now?
Quipt Home Medical (QIPT) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.90. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.77, compared to a current price of $3.65 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90. Quipt Home Medical's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Quipt Home Medical (QIPT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.90 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 Quipt Home Medical (QIPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quipt Home Medical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.65 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.77.
Key valuation signals for QIPT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.90
GF Value™: $3.77 vs. price of $3.65 (3.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QIPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quipt Home Medical Corp is a provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) in the United States. The Company specializes in delivering in-home treatments for the management of chronic conditions, with a primary focus on respiratory diseases, and supports patients with heart and pulmonary diseases, sleep apnea, reduced mobility, and other chronic health challenges. Its products and services include Sleep Apnea and PAP treatment, home medical equipment, home ventilation, and custom mobility solutions. The Company operates in a single business segment, comprising the sale and rental of medical equipment and related devices, and serves patients across 27 states in the United States.
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