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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. Wesdome Gold Mines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wesdome Gold Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WDOFF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.7 Med: -1.9 Max: 17.4
Current: -1.4
During the past 13 years, Wesdome Gold Mines's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 17.40%. The lowest was -56.70%. And the median was -1.90%.
WDOFF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.24% of 2169
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.7
vs WDOFF: -1.40
Wesdome Gold Mines (OTCPK:WDOFF) 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.
Wesdome Gold Mines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WDOFF vs NEM, AU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Wesdome Gold Mines'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.
Wesdome Gold Mines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Wesdome Gold Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wesdome Gold Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Wesdome Gold Mines 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 -1.40 mean?
Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.40 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 Wesdome Gold Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wesdome Gold Mines ranks #255 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Wesdome Gold Mines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Wesdome Gold Mines' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Wesdome Gold Mines ranks #255 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wesdome Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wesdome Gold Mines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Wesdome Gold Mines ranks #255 out of 2169 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Wesdome Gold Mines in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Wesdome Gold Mines and its competitors. Wesdome Gold Mines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wesdome Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.19, compared to a current price of $25.27 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40. Wesdome Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 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 Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.40 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 Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wesdome Gold Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.27 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.19.
GuruFocus considers Wesdome Gold Mines to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WDOFF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.40
GF Value™: $23.19 vs. price of $25.27 (9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDOFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd is a gold producer engaged in mining-related activities including exploration, processing, and reclamation. The company produces gold at the Eagle River Complex located near Wawa, Ontario from the Eagle River Underground, Kiena Complex, and Mishi Open Pit gold mines. The activities of the group function through Canada and it derives revenue from the sale of gold and silver bullion. The company operates in one segment which is the gold mining and related activities industry including exploration, extraction, processing and decommissioning.
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