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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. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -354.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universe Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UPC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -354.4 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -354.4
During the past 8 years, Universe Pharmaceuticals's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -354.40%. And the median was 0.00%.
UPC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 99.23% of 647
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: -2
vs UPC: -354.40
Universe Pharmaceuticals (NAS:UPC) 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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
UPC vs NPHC, CBIH, SXTC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Universe Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universe Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Universe Pharmaceuticals 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 -354.40 mean?
Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -354.40 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #642 out of 647 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -354.40. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #642 out of 647 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Pharmaceuticals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NPHC and CBIH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #642 out of 647 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Universe Pharmaceuticals 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -354.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.81, compared to a current price of $3.16 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -354.40. Universe Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -354.40 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.16 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.81.
GuruFocus considers Universe Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UPC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -354.40
GF Value™: $2.81 vs. price of $3.16 (12.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.
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