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Staar Surgical CoSTAA +1.34%83 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STAA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 614 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Staar Surgical Co ranks better than 63.36% 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. Staar Surgical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Staar Surgical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STAA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.7 Med: -3.5 Max: -0.8
Current: -0.8
During the past 13 years, Staar Surgical Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%. The lowest was -63.70%. And the median was -3.50%.
STAA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 63.36% of 614
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -2.6
vs STAA: -0.80
Staar Surgical Co (NAS:STAA) 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.
Staar Surgical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STAA vs KMTS, AZTA, BLFS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Staar Surgical 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.
Staar Surgical Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Staar Surgical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staar Surgical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Staar Surgical 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 -0.80 mean?
Staar Surgical Co (STAA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 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 Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #225 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Staar Surgical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Staar Surgical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #225 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Staar Surgical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staar Surgical Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KMTS and AZTA?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #225 out of 614 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Staar Surgical Co 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 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 Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. Staar Surgical Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staar Surgical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co (STAA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.74, compared to a current price of $25.29 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Staar Surgical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Staar Surgical Co (STAA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 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 Staar Surgical Co (STAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.29 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.74.
GuruFocus considers Staar Surgical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STAA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80
GF Value™: $31.74 vs. price of $25.29 (20.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staar Surgical Co is a manufacturer of lenses. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells implantable lenses for the eye and delivery systems used to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company offers two types of products: Implantable Collamer lenses (ICL), which are used in refractive surgery. The company generates almost all of its revenue from the sale of its ICL products. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from Foreign sales.
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