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Sound GroupSOGP 58 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 7.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SOGP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Interactive Media companies, Sound Group ranks better than 96.99% 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. Sound Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sound Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SOGP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.3 Med: -1.95 Max: 7
Current: 7
During the past 9 years, Sound Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.00%. The lowest was -4.30%. And the median was -1.95%.
SOGP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 96.99% of 432
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs SOGP: 7.00
Sound Group (NAS:SOGP) 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.
Sound Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SOGP vs MNY, WSHP, AREN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Sound Group'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.
Sound Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Sound Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sound Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sound Group 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 7.00 mean?
Sound Group (SOGP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 7.00 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 Sound Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sound Group ranks #13 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Sound Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sound Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 7.00. Based on the distribution chart, Sound Group ranks #13 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sound Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sound Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MNY and WSHP?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Sound Group ranks #13 out of 432 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sound Group in the top 3% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Sound Group and its competitors. Sound Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sound Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sound Group (SOGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.95, compared to a current price of $12.74 — trading 114.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 7.00. Sound Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Sound Group (SOGP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 7.00 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 Sound Group (SOGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sound Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.74 is trading 114.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.95.
GuruFocus considers Sound Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOGP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 7.00
GF Value™: $5.95 vs. price of $12.74 (114.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sound Group Inc is a world-wide, AI-powered audio company on a mission to help people connect and live happier. The group is leveraging its voice AI technologies and deep expertise in audio interaction. It is building a diverse ecosystem of intelligent audio products that caters to an overall user base. By integrating technology, products, and real-world data within a user-centric ecosystem, the Company generates a powerful growth flywheel that drives continuous innovation and accelerates world-wide expansion. Geographically, the group derives all its revenue from the PRC.
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