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Stanley Electric CoSTAEF 88 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 9.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1257% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates STAEF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.71. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks better than 99.08% 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. Stanley Electric Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 9.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Electric Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STAEF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.8 Med: 0.7 Max: 9.5
Current: 9.5
During the past 13 years, Stanley Electric Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 9.50%. The lowest was -0.80%. And the median was 0.70%.
STAEF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 99.08% of 757
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs STAEF: 9.50
Stanley Electric Co (OTCPK:STAEF) 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.
Stanley Electric Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STAEF vs ORLY, AZO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Stanley Electric 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 9.50 mean?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 9.50 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. This is 1257% above median its historical median of 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #7 out of 757 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 9.50 is 1257% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #7 out of 757 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #7 out of 757 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Stanley Electric Co in the top 1% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. Stanley Electric Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 9.50, which is 1257% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 9.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.71, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 9.50, which is 1257% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 9.50 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.71.
Key valuation signals for STAEF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 9.50 (1257% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $21.71 vs. price of $20.36 (6.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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