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SRH Total Return Fund,STEW +0.05%57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Nov. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates STEW with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,135 Asset Management companies, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks better than 66.08% 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. SRH Total Return Fund,'s current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SRH Total Return Fund,'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STEW'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.15 Max: 2.5
Current: 0.3
During the past 9 years, SRH Total Return Fund,'s highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.50%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 1.15%.
STEW's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 66.08% of 1135
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs STEW: 0.30
SRH Total Return Fund, (NYSE:STEW) 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.
SRH Total Return Fund, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STEW vs ETG, USA, GAB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SRH Total Return Fund,'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.
SRH Total Return Fund, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SRH Total Return Fund,'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SRH Total Return Fund,'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
SRH Total Return Fund, 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?
SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Nov. 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 SRH Total Return Fund, and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, SRH Total Return Fund,'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks #385 out of 1135 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is SRH Total Return Fund,'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SRH Total Return Fund,'s current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.50. Based on the distribution chart, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks #385 out of 1135 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SRH Total Return Fund, has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SRH Total Return Fund,'s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ETG and USA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SRH Total Return Fund, ranks #385 out of 1135 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts SRH Total Return Fund, in the upper half of its industry. Historically, SRH Total Return Fund,'s own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 2.50 over the past decade. 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 Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 SRH Total Return Fund, and its competitors. SRH Total Return Fund,'s current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SRH Total Return Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.34, compared to a current price of $18.76 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. SRH Total Return Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Nov. 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 SRH Total Return Fund, (STEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRH Total Return Fund, stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.76 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.34.
GuruFocus considers SRH Total Return Fund, to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STEW:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30 (74% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $21.34 vs. price of $18.76 (12.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to seek total returns. Its fund utilizes a bottom-up, value-driven investment process to identify securities of good quality businesses trading below estimated intrinsic value. The Funds are available as an actively-managed closed-end fund, an actively managed ETF and a passively-managed ETF.
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