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Linkage GlobalUZX -1.07%12 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -73.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UZX with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Retail - Cyclical companies, Linkage Global ranks worse than 96.08% 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. Linkage Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -73.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linkage Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UZX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.2 Med: -36.6 Max: 0
Current: -73.2
During the past 5 years, Linkage Global's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -73.20%. And the median was -36.60%.
UZX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 96.08% of 688
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs UZX: -73.20
Linkage Global (NAS:UZX) 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.
Linkage Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
UZX vs KPEA, NHTC, MOGU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Linkage Global'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.
Linkage Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Linkage Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linkage Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Linkage Global 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 -73.20 mean?
Linkage Global (UZX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -73.20 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 Linkage Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkage Global ranks #661 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Linkage Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Linkage Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -73.20. Based on the distribution chart, Linkage Global ranks #661 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linkage Global has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkage Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KPEA and NHTC?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Linkage Global ranks #661 out of 688 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Linkage Global 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Linkage Global and its competitors. Linkage Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -73.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkage Global stock overvalued right now?
Linkage Global (UZX) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -73.20. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -73.20. Linkage Global's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Linkage Global (UZX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -73.20 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.
Linkage Global Inc is a cross-border e-commerce integrated service provider. It provides international e-commerce merchants, overseas brands, import and export trading enterprises, etc. with a globally selected supply chain, digital marketing, e-commerce training, international store, ERP and e-commerce software, social e-commerce and other e-commerce integrated services. The company has two operating segments: Extend from Japan, and Other Subsidiaries from Hong Kong. The company is Committed to building a one-stop cross-border integrated service platform to make cross-border trade easier. Company operates in Japan, Hong Kong and China, with maximum revenue from Japan.
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