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Star HoldingsSTHO -2.76%55 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates STHO with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Real Estate companies, Star Holdings ranks better than 95.24% 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. Star Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STHO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 1.3 Max: 2.6
Current: 2.6
During the past 5 years, Star Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.60%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.30%.
STHO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.24% of 841
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: -1.7
vs STHO: 2.60
Star Holdings (NAS:STHO) 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.
Star Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STHO vs CNXX, CPTP, ASPS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Star Holdings'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.
Star Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Star Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Star Holdings 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 2.60 mean?
Star Holdings (STHO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #40 out of 841 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Star Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Star Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #40 out of 841 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CNXX and CPTP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #40 out of 841 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Star Holdings in the top 5% 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 Real Estate company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Real Estate 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. Star Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings (STHO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.37, compared to a current price of $9.17 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Star Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Star Holdings (STHO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60 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 Star Holdings (STHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.17 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.37.
GuruFocus considers Star Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STHO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.60 (100% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: $9.37 vs. price of $9.17 (2.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Holdings engages in non-ground lease-related businesses, including real estate finance, operating properties, and land and development. Its portfolio is comprised of its interests in Asbury and Magnolia Green residential development projects, a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, and loans that are being marketed for sale. The Company operates its business through one reportable and operating segment that focuses on realizing value for shareholders by generating cash flows through active asset management and sales of its existing loans, operating properties, and land and development properties.
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