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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. Sun International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sun International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SVUFF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.7 Med: -3.4 Max: 7.1
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, Sun International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.10%. The lowest was -28.70%. And the median was -3.40%.
SVUFF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 77.78% of 459
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs SVUFF: 0.70
Sun International (OTCPK:SVUFF) 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.
Sun International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SVUFF vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Sun International'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.
Sun International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sun International 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 0.70 mean?
Sun International (SVUFF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 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 Sun International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #102 out of 459 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Sun International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sun International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Sun International ranks #102 out of 459 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun International has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #102 out of 459 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sun International in the top 22% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Sun International and its competitors. Sun International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun International stock overvalued right now?
Sun International (SVUFF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $2.21 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Sun International's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Sun International (SVUFF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 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 Sun International (SVUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.21 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95.
Key valuation signals for SVUFF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70
GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $2.21 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SVUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun International Ltd is mainly engaged in the development of integrated gaming, hospitality, and leisure destinations in South Africa. Its assets include urban casinos, an online betting business, limited payout machines (LPMs), and hotels and resorts, which offer adventures in luxury destinations that are complemented by personal service. Some of the company's casinos, resorts, and hotels are GrandWest, Sun Time Square, Sun Time Square, Wild Coast Sun, The Table Bay Hotel, and Sun City, among others. Its operating segments are: Urban Casinos, which generate maximum revenue, Resorts and Hotels, Sun Slots group, and Sunbet group.
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