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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. Vasta Platform's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vasta Platform's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VSTA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.9
During the past 7 years, Vasta Platform's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 0.50%.
VSTA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: -0.5
vs VSTA: 0.90
Vasta Platform (NAS:VSTA) 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.
Vasta Platform 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VSTA vs DFPH, FC, KLC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform'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.
Vasta Platform 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Vasta Platform 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?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Vasta Platform's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.90.
Is Vasta Platform's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vasta Platform's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.90. Overall, Vasta Platform has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vasta Platform's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Vasta Platform's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.90 over the past decade. 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 Education company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Education 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors. Vasta Platform's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasta Platform stock overvalued right now?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Vasta Platform's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vasta Platform stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.
Key valuation signals for VSTA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vasta Platform Ltd operates as an education company in Brazil, engaged in providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. Its business segments are Content and EdTech Platform, and Digital Platform. The Content and EdTech platform derives its results from educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems and other complementary educational services. The Digital Platform enables private schools to aggregate multiple learning strategies and helps them to focus on education through the Business' physical and digital e-commerce platform and other digital services.
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