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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. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -66.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Western Investment Co of Canada's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:WI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.8 Med: -19.5 Max: 0.4
Current: -66.8
During the past 11 years, The Western Investment Co of Canada's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -66.80%. And the median was -19.50%.
TSXV:WI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 97.83% of 276
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs TSXV:WI: -66.80
The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) 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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TSXV:WI vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, The Western Investment Co of Canada'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.
The Western Investment Co of Canada 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, The Western Investment Co of Canada's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western Investment Co of Canada's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
The Western Investment Co of Canada 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 -66.80 mean?
The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -66.80 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #270 out of 276 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
The Western Investment Co of Canada's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -66.80. Based on the distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #270 out of 276 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Western Investment Co of Canada has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western Investment Co of Canada's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, The Western Investment Co of Canada ranks #270 out of 276 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places The Western Investment Co of Canada in the lower 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 an Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada and its competitors. The Western Investment Co of Canada's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -66.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western Investment Co of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.56, compared to a current price of C$1.08 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -66.80. The Western Investment Co of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -66.80 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 The Western Investment Co of Canada (TSXV:WI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western Investment Co of Canada stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$1.08 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.56.
GuruFocus considers The Western Investment Co of Canada to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:WI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -66.80
GF Value™: C$1.56 vs. price of C$1.08 (30.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:WI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Western Investment Co of Canada Ltd is a Canada-based insurance and investments holding company focused on decentralized ownership of insurance businesses and centralized investment management. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the company is involved in property and other insurance business offering niche products, including accident & sickness, automobile, boiler & machinery, fidelity, legal expense, liability, marine, and surety. In addition, the company also has a non-controlling interest investment in a number of companies.
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