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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. Sherritt International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherritt International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHERF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.7 Med: -7.7 Max: 0.4
Current: -7.7
During the past 13 years, Sherritt International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -30.70%. And the median was -7.70%.
SHERF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 71.85% of 2167
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.7
vs SHERF: -7.70
Sherritt International (OTCPK:SHERF) 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.
Sherritt International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Sherritt International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sherritt International'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.
Sherritt International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherritt International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherritt International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sherritt International 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 -7.70 mean?
Sherritt International (SHERF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.70 as of Jun. 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 Sherritt International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #610 out of 2167 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Sherritt International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sherritt International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.70. Based on the distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #610 out of 2167 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sherritt International has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherritt International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #610 out of 2167 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Sherritt International 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 Sherritt International and its competitors. Sherritt International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sherritt International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International (SHERF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 138.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.70. Sherritt International's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 6 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 Sherritt International (SHERF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.70 as of Jun. 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 Sherritt International (SHERF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 138.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.
GuruFocus considers Sherritt International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHERF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.70
GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.29 (138.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHERF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sherritt International Corp is engaged in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Europe, Asia, Cuba, North America, and others regions. Its segment includes Metals, Power, Oil and Gas, Corporate, and others. The Metals segment which generates the majority of the revenue is composed of mining, processing and refining activities of nickel and cobalt for its interest in Moa JV in Cuba and Canada. The Power segment represents the power operations in Cuba, including its interest in Energas; and The Oil and Gas segment is exploring for oil and gas in Cuba.
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