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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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemins de Fer Departementaux's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 10 years, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
XPAR:MLCFD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: -0.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) 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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XPAR:MLCFD vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemins de Fer Departementaux's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 0.00 mean?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #999999 out of 540 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #999999 out of 540 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemins de Fer Departementaux has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemins de Fer Departementaux's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #999999 out of 540 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €770.95, compared to a current price of €1,130.00 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1,130.00 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €770.95.
GuruFocus considers Chemins de Fer Departementaux to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCFD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €770.95 vs. price of €1,130.00 (46.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemins de Fer Departementaux designs, constructs and installs railroad materials and equipment. The company's products includes locomotives, maneuvering and line locomotives, rail-road engines, rail cars, passenger cars, funiculars and electric rail car branches.
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