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SINTX TechnologiesSINT -3.21%27 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -993.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SINT with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, SINTX Technologies ranks worse than 99.84% 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. SINTX Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -993.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SINTX Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SINT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1003.3 Med: -993.3 Max: -200
Current: -993.3
During the past 13 years, SINTX Technologies's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -200.00%. The lowest was -1003.30%. And the median was -993.30%.
SINT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 99.84% of 613
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -2.6
vs SINT: -993.30
SINTX Technologies (NAS:SINT) 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.
SINTX Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SINT vs PMI, HSCS, CODX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, SINTX Technologies'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.
SINTX Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, SINTX Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SINTX Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
SINTX Technologies 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 -993.30 mean?
SINTX Technologies (SINT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -993.30 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 SINTX Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SINTX Technologies ranks #612 out of 613 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is SINTX Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SINTX Technologies' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -993.30. Based on the distribution chart, SINTX Technologies ranks #612 out of 613 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SINTX Technologies has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SINTX Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PMI and HSCS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, SINTX Technologies ranks #612 out of 613 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places SINTX Technologies 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 SINTX Technologies and its competitors. SINTX Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -993.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SINTX Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SINTX Technologies (SINT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $1.50 — trading 896.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -993.30. SINTX Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 SINTX Technologies (SINT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -993.30 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 SINTX Technologies (SINT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SINTX Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.50 is trading 896.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
GuruFocus considers SINTX Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SINT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -993.30
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $1.50 (896.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SINT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SINTX Technologies Inc is an advance ceramics company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes silicon nitride biomaterials, composites, devices, and related technologies for medical and other high-value applications. It provides biomedical solutions for medical devices specializing in silicon nitride (Si3N4) for musculoskeletal and antipathogenic applications. It also manufactures silicon nitride parts for customers in the electrical, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. The company is a globalised leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of silicon nitride, and its products have been implanted in humans. The Company operates as one operating segment.
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