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Tronox HoldingsTROX -3.70%58 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TROX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Chemicals companies, Tronox Holdings ranks better than 50.77% 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. Tronox Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tronox Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TROX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.2 Med: -0.9 Max: 0
Current: -0.9
During the past 13 years, Tronox Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -15.20%. And the median was -0.90%.
TROX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 50.77% of 841
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs TROX: -0.90
Tronox Holdings (NYSE:TROX) 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.
Tronox Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TROX vs WLKP, LXU, GPRE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Tronox Holdings'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.
Tronox Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tronox Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tronox Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Tronox Holdings 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 -0.90 mean?
Tronox Holdings (TROX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.90 as of Jun. 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 Tronox Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tronox Holdings ranks #414 out of 841 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Tronox Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Tronox Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Tronox Holdings ranks #414 out of 841 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tronox Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tronox Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to WLKP and LXU?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tronox Holdings ranks #414 out of 841 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Tronox Holdings 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 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 Tronox Holdings and its competitors. Tronox Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tronox Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tronox Holdings (TROX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.90, compared to a current price of $4.42 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90. Tronox Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Tronox Holdings (TROX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.90 as of Jun. 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 Tronox Holdings (TROX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tronox Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.42 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.90.
GuruFocus considers Tronox Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TROX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.90
GF Value™: $9.90 vs. price of $4.42 (55.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TROX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tronox Holdings PLC is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment. It operates titanium-bearing mineral sand mines and beneficiation and smelting operations in Australia & South Africa to produce feedstock materials that can be processed into TiO2 for pigment, high-purity titanium chemicals, including titanium tetrachloride, and ultrafine TiO2 used in certain specialty applications. TiO2 and titanium feedstock, are used to produce paints and coatings, as well as plastics, paper, and printing ink. It has three pigment production facilities in the United States, the Netherlands, and Western Australia and three mining operations in Western Australia and South Africa. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa regions contribute the majority of revenue.
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