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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. LSB Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.2 Med: -2.1 Max: 7.3
Current: 2.1
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.30%. The lowest was -39.20%. And the median was -2.10%.
STU:LS3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.88% of 834
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs STU:LS3: 2.10
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) 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.
LSB Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STU:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, ASIX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB 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.
LSB Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
LSB 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 2.10 mean?
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.10 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #51 out of 834 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is LSB Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
LSB Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #51 out of 834 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #51 out of 834 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places LSB Industries in the top 6% 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. LSB Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.27, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.27.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.10
GF Value™: €8.27 vs. price of €10.30 (24.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
63GF Score
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