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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. Santacruz Silver Mining's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santacruz Silver Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SCZM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -166.5 Med: -18.7 Max: -2
Current: -2
During the past 13 years, Santacruz Silver Mining's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.00%. The lowest was -166.50%. And the median was -18.70%.
SCZM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 85.94% of 2141
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.5
vs SCZM: -2.00
Santacruz Silver Mining (NAS:SCZM) 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.
Santacruz Silver Mining 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Santacruz Silver Mining 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Santacruz Silver Mining'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.
Santacruz Silver Mining 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Santacruz Silver Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santacruz Silver Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Santacruz Silver Mining 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 -2.00 mean?
Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.00 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 Santacruz Silver Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #301 out of 2141 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Santacruz Silver Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Santacruz Silver Mining's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.00. Based on the distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #301 out of 2141 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Santacruz Silver Mining has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santacruz Silver Mining's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #301 out of 2141 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Santacruz Silver Mining in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Santacruz Silver Mining and its competitors. Santacruz Silver Mining's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santacruz Silver Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.59, compared to a current price of $8.40 — trading 428.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.00. Santacruz Silver Mining's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.00 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (SCZM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.40 is trading 428.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.59.
GuruFocus considers Santacruz Silver Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCZM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.00
GF Value™: $1.59 vs. price of $8.40 (428.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Latin America, with a primary focus on silver and zinc, including lead and copper. The company earns the majority of its revenue from Zinc and Silver. The company's reportable operating segments are the Bolivar mine and processing plant, the Porco mine and processing plant, the Caballo Blanco Group, San Lucas, Zimapa mine and processing plant, and Corporate and Other activities. Key revenue is generated from Zimapan.
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