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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. China Steel's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Steel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2002'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3 Med: 0 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, China Steel's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -3.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
TPE:2002's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 75.18% of 282
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs TPE:2002: 0.40
China Steel (TPE:2002) 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.
China Steel 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TPE:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Steel'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.
China Steel 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
China Steel 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?
China Steel (TPE:2002) 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 China Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #70 out of 282 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is China Steel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
China Steel's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel ranks #70 out of 282 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #70 out of 282 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places China Steel in the top 25% 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Steel 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 China Steel and its competitors. China Steel'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 China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.16, compared to a current price of NT$19.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 China Steel (TPE:2002), 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.16.
GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40
GF Value™: NT$20.16 vs. price of NT$19.00 (5.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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