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Rainbow Rare EarthsRBWRF 32 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.10 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates RBWRF with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,168 Metals & Mining companies, Rainbow Rare Earths ranks better than 73.89% 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. Rainbow Rare Earths's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rainbow Rare Earths's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RBWRF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.7 Med: -12.4 Max: -0.6
Current: -7.1
During the past 12 years, Rainbow Rare Earths's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.60%. The lowest was -39.70%. And the median was -12.40%.
RBWRF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 73.89% of 2168
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.5
vs RBWRF: -7.10
Rainbow Rare Earths (OTCPK:RBWRF) 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.
Rainbow Rare Earths 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Rainbow Rare Earths 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Rainbow Rare Earths'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.
Rainbow Rare Earths 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Rainbow Rare Earths's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rainbow Rare Earths's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Rainbow Rare Earths 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 -7.10 mean?
Rainbow Rare Earths (RBWRF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.10 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 Rainbow Rare Earths and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rainbow Rare Earths ranks #566 out of 2168 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Rainbow Rare Earths' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Rainbow Rare Earths' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.10. Based on the distribution chart, Rainbow Rare Earths ranks #566 out of 2168 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rainbow Rare Earths has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Rare Earths' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Rainbow Rare Earths ranks #566 out of 2168 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Rainbow Rare Earths 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 Rainbow Rare Earths and its competitors. Rainbow Rare Earths's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Rare Earths stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rainbow Rare Earths (RBWRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.21, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.10. Rainbow Rare Earths' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Rainbow Rare Earths (RBWRF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.10 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 Rainbow Rare Earths (RBWRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rainbow Rare Earths stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.21.
GuruFocus considers Rainbow Rare Earths to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RBWRF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.10
GF Value™: $0.21 vs. price of $0.33 (57.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBWRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd is focused on the development of an independent and ethical supply chain of the rare earth elements that are driving the green energy transition. The company is advancing two projects, Phalaborwa in South Africa and Uberaba in Brazil, which are intended to produce rare earth elements for industrial, energy, and defence applications.
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