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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. Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SNPTF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1 Med: 0 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -3.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
SNPTF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.97% of 1617
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs SNPTF: 0.20
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (OTCPK:SNPTF) 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.
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SNPTF vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co'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.
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co 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 0.20 mean?
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 as of Dec. 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 Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co ranks #340 out of 1617 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co ranks #340 out of 1617 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co ranks #340 out of 1617 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co in the top 21% 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 Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co and its competitors. Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.79, compared to a current price of $7.67 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 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.
Is Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co (SNPTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.67 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.79.
GuruFocus considers Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SNPTF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: $10.79 vs. price of $7.67 (28.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNPTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in Yuyao, China, Sunny Optical is one of China's biggest handset camera module makers and the world's largest handset lens sets manufacturer. Higher-margin lens sets are used in smartphones, vehicles, and extended reality. Sunny Optical is a key beneficiary of the secular growth of extended-reality devices and vehicle camera demand, as advanced driver-assistance systems witness rising adoption among automakers. The firm also manufactures optical instruments, such as high-end microscopes and optical measuring instruments. The company employed over 34,393 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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