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Elevra LithiumSYAXF -2.91%42 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SYAXF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,163 Metals & Mining companies, Elevra Lithium ranks better than 63.29% 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. Elevra Lithium's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -11.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elevra Lithium's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SYAXF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.2 Med: -38.8 Max: -11
Current: -11
During the past 13 years, Elevra Lithium's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -11.00%. The lowest was -67.20%. And the median was -38.80%.
SYAXF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 63.29% of 2163
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.4
vs SYAXF: -11.00
Elevra Lithium (OTCPK:SYAXF) 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.
Elevra Lithium 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Elevra Lithium 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Elevra Lithium'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.
Elevra Lithium 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Elevra Lithium's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elevra Lithium's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Elevra Lithium 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 -11.00 mean?
Elevra Lithium (SYAXF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -11.00 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 Elevra Lithium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elevra Lithium ranks #794 out of 2163 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Elevra Lithium's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Elevra Lithium's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.00. Based on the distribution chart, Elevra Lithium ranks #794 out of 2163 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elevra Lithium has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elevra Lithium's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Elevra Lithium ranks #794 out of 2163 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Elevra Lithium 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Elevra Lithium and its competitors. Elevra Lithium's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elevra Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elevra Lithium (SYAXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.61, compared to a current price of $5.34 — trading 104.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.00. Elevra Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Elevra Lithium (SYAXF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.00 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 Elevra Lithium (SYAXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elevra Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.34 is trading 104.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.61.
GuruFocus considers Elevra Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SYAXF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -11.00
GF Value™: $2.61 vs. price of $5.34 (104.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYAXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elevra Lithium Ltd is a mineral exploration and development company. The principal activity of the company is the identification, acquisition, and evaluation of mineral exploration assets, focusing on lithium. The projects of the company include the Moblan Lithium Project, the Carolina Lithium Project, the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, North American Lithium, and other projects. The company also holds an interest in a tenement portfolio in the Pilbara region, prospective for gold and lithium.
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