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SmarTone Telecommunications HoldingsSTTFF 73 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates STTFF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.43. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Telecommunication Services companies, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks better than 66.23% 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. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STTFF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.1 Med: 0.2 Max: 3.6
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%. The lowest was -2.10%. And the median was 0.20%.
STTFF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 66.23% of 231
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs STTFF: 0.10
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (OTCPK:STTFF) 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STTFF vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SmarTone Telecommunications 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.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
SmarTone Telecommunications 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 0.10 mean?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 as of Dec. 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #78 out of 231 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #78 out of 231 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings ranks #78 out of 231 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings and its competitors. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.43, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Dec. 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 SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings (STTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.43.
Key valuation signals for STTFF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $0.43 vs. price of $0.50 (16.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd provides mobile and broadband services for household and corporate customers. The majority of overall company revenue comes from selling handsets and associated accessories. The group's customers are post-paid. It operates in one reportable segment, which is mobile telecommunications business.
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