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Solar Alliance EnergySAENF -2.76% 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.40 as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Semiconductors companies, Solar Alliance Energy ranks worse than 56.7% 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. Solar Alliance Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solar Alliance Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAENF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -303.8 Med: -17.6 Max: -2.4
Current: -2.4
During the past 13 years, Solar Alliance Energy's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.40%. The lowest was -303.80%. And the median was -17.60%.
SAENF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 56.7% of 746
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs SAENF: -2.40
Solar Alliance Energy (OTCPK:SAENF) 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.
Solar Alliance Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SAENF vs MAXNQ, APWL, GSLR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Solar Alliance Energy'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.
Solar Alliance Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solar Alliance Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solar Alliance Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Solar Alliance Energy 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 -2.40 mean?
Solar Alliance Energy (SAENF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.40 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 Solar Alliance Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solar Alliance Energy ranks #423 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Solar Alliance Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Solar Alliance Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Solar Alliance Energy ranks #423 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Solar Alliance Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MAXNQ and APWL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Solar Alliance Energy ranks #423 out of 746 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Solar Alliance Energy in the lower 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 Solar Alliance Energy and its competitors. Solar Alliance Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Alliance Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Alliance Energy (SAENF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.40. 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 Solar Alliance Energy (SAENF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.40 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.
Solar Alliance Energy Inc is an energy solutions provider focused on commercial, industrial, and residential solar installations. Its operating segments are Solar EPC and Solar generation from solar facilities. The company operates in two geographical markets - the United States and Canada. The United States contributes a majority of the total revenue.
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