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SolarMax TechnologySMXT -5.60%17 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMXT with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 Semiconductors companies, SolarMax Technology ranks worse than 78.24% 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. SolarMax Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SolarMax Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMXT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.3 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -7.3
During the past 9 years, SolarMax Technology's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -7.30%. And the median was 0.00%.
SMXT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 78.24% of 749
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs SMXT: -7.30
SolarMax Technology (NAS:SMXT) 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.
SolarMax Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SMXT vs ZEO, BEEM, ASTI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, SolarMax Technology'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.
SolarMax Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SolarMax Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SolarMax Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
SolarMax Technology 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 -7.30 mean?
SolarMax Technology (SMXT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.30 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 SolarMax Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #586 out of 749 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is SolarMax Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SolarMax Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30. Based on the distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #586 out of 749 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SolarMax Technology has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SolarMax Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZEO and BEEM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #586 out of 749 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places SolarMax Technology 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 SolarMax Technology and its competitors. SolarMax Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarMax Technology stock overvalued right now?
SolarMax Technology (SMXT) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.30. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30. SolarMax Technology's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 SolarMax Technology (SMXT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30 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.
SolarMax Technology Inc is an integrated solar and renewable energy company. The United States business includes the sale and installation of photovoltaic and battery backup systems. China operations consist of operating and maintaining solar farm projects and identifying and procuring solar farm projects for resale to third parties. Some of its products are LG Solar Panels, Q-CELL Solar Panels, Panasonic Solar Panels, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from solar energy systems.
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