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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. Astec Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.5 Med: -0.4 Max: 2.3
Current: -0.4
During the past 13 years, Astec Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was -11.50%. And the median was -0.40%.
STU:AI2's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 53.04% of 115
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs STU:AI2: -0.40
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) 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.
Astec Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STU:AI2 vs LNN, AEBI, HY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Astec Industries 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 -0.40 mean?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #61 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Astec Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Astec Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #61 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #61 out of 115 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Astec Industries in the lower 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. Astec Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.74, compared to a current price of €44.60 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €44.60 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.74.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
GF Value™: €39.74 vs. price of €44.60 (12.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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