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Planet Image InternationalYIBO +0.39%28 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates YIBO with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,621 Hardware companies, Planet Image International ranks worse than 61.07% 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. Planet Image International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Planet Image International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
YIBO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -3.2
During the past 7 years, Planet Image International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -3.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
YIBO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 61.07% of 1621
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs YIBO: -3.20
Planet Image International (NAS:YIBO) 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.
Planet Image International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
YIBO vs UAVS, SDCO, AMCI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Planet Image International'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.
Planet Image International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Planet Image International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Image International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Planet Image International 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 -3.20 mean?
Planet Image International (YIBO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.20 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 Planet Image International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Image International ranks #990 out of 1621 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Planet Image International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Planet Image International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Image International ranks #990 out of 1621 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Planet Image International has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Image International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UAVS and SDCO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Planet Image International ranks #990 out of 1621 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Planet Image International 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 Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Planet Image International and its competitors. Planet Image International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Image International stock overvalued right now?
Planet Image International (YIBO) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.20. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20. Planet Image International's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Planet Image International (YIBO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.20 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.
Planet Image International Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling compatible toner cartridges. It develops and manufactures toner cartridges that are compatible with, and can be used in, a wide range of commonly available models of laser printers from different manufacturers, or compatible toner cartridges, on a white-label or third-party brand basis, or under its self-owned brands. The company also sells its branded products through online sales channels under four brands: TrueImage, CoolToner, AZtech, and Toner Bank. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia, and other markets.
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