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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. Hoa Sen Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hoa Sen Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STC:HSG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.1 Med: -0.6 Max: 1.5
Current: -0.3
During the past 13 years, Hoa Sen Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.50%. The lowest was -20.10%. And the median was -0.60%.
STC:HSG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.99% of 279
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs STC:HSG: -0.30
Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) 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.
Hoa Sen Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STC:HSG vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hoa Sen 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.
Hoa Sen Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hoa Sen Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoa Sen Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hoa Sen 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 -0.30 mean?
Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 as of Jun. 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 Hoa Sen Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoa Sen Group ranks #120 out of 279 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Hoa Sen Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hoa Sen Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Hoa Sen Group ranks #120 out of 279 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoa Sen Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoa Sen Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hoa Sen Group ranks #120 out of 279 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Hoa Sen Group 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Steel 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 Hoa Sen Group and its competitors. Hoa Sen Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoa Sen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫13,475.15, compared to a current price of ₫10,550.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Hoa Sen Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Jun. 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 Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Sen Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫10,550.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫13,475.15.
GuruFocus considers Hoa Sen Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:HSG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
GF Value™: ₫13,475.15 vs. price of ₫10,550.00 (21.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:HSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoa Sen Group is engaged in the production of roofing sheets made of galvanized steel, zinc-aluminum alloy, painted galvanized steel, and other alloy types; steel purlins and galvanized purlins; black steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes, alloy-coated steel pipes; galvanized steel mesh, galvanized steel wire, and other steel wire products; and cold rolled steel coils. The Group is also involved in the production and sale of construction materials, including plastic pipes and plastic pipe accessories, buying and selling construction materials, production materials, and consumer goods, warehouse leasing and cargo transportation services, industrial and civil construction, leasing of machinery, equipment, and other tangible items, and hotel business, catering services, and commercial centers.
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