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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. Agnico Eagle Mines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Agnico Eagle Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AEM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.7 Med: -8.3 Max: -0.7
Current: -3.1
During the past 13 years, Agnico Eagle Mines's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.70%. The lowest was -28.70%. And the median was -8.30%.
XSWX:AEM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.31% of 2169
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.7
vs XSWX:AEM: -3.10
Agnico Eagle Mines (XSWX:AEM) 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.
Agnico Eagle Mines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:AEM vs NEM, AU, RGLD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Agnico Eagle 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.
Agnico Eagle Mines 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Agnico Eagle Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agnico Eagle Mines's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Agnico Eagle 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 -3.10 mean?
Agnico Eagle Mines (XSWX:AEM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.10 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 Agnico Eagle Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Agnico Eagle Mines ranks #362 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Agnico Eagle Mines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Agnico Eagle Mines' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Agnico Eagle Mines ranks #362 out of 2169 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Agnico Eagle Mines has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agnico Eagle Mines' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Agnico Eagle Mines ranks #362 out of 2169 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Agnico Eagle Mines in the top 17% 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 Agnico Eagle Mines and its competitors. Agnico Eagle Mines's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agnico Eagle Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agnico Eagle Mines (XSWX:AEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF70.59, compared to a current price of CHF172.46 — trading 144.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.10. Agnico Eagle Mines' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Agnico Eagle Mines (XSWX:AEM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.10 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 Agnico Eagle Mines (XSWX:AEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agnico Eagle Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF172.46 is trading 144.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF70.59.
GuruFocus considers Agnico Eagle Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AEM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.10
GF Value™: CHF70.59 vs. price of CHF172.46 (144.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Agnico Eagle is a gold miner with mines in Canada, Mexico, Finland, and Australia. Agnico operated just one mine, LaRonde, as recently as 2008 before bringing its other mines online in rapid succession in the following years. It merged with Kirkland Lake Gold in 2022, acquiring the Detour Lake and Macassa mines in Canada along with the high-grade, low-cost Fosterville mine in Australia. It sold around 3.4 million gold ounces in 2025 and had about 15 years of gold reserves at end 2025. Agnico Eagle is focused on increasing gold production in lower-risk jurisdictions and bought the remaining 50% of its Canadian Malartic mine along with the Wasamac project and other assets from Yamana Gold in 2023.
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