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ZhihuZH -2.99%57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 700% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates ZH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Interactive Media companies, Zhihu ranks better than 95.13% 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. Zhihu's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhihu's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ZH'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.2 Med: 0.65 Max: 5.2
Current: 5.2
During the past 7 years, Zhihu's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.20%. The lowest was -4.20%. And the median was 0.65%.
ZH's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.13% of 431
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs ZH: 5.20
Zhihu (NYSE:ZH) 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.
Zhihu 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ZH vs SSTK, ANGI, SLE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Zhihu'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.
Zhihu 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Zhihu's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhihu's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 5.20 mean?
Zhihu (ZH) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.20 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 Zhihu and its competitors. This is 700% above median its historical median of 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhihu ranks #21 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Zhihu's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Zhihu's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.20 is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Based on the distribution chart, Zhihu ranks #21 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhihu has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhihu's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SSTK and ANGI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Zhihu ranks #21 out of 431 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Zhihu in the top 5% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Zhihu and its competitors. Zhihu's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.20, which is 700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhihu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu (ZH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.62, compared to a current price of $2.76 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.20, which is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Zhihu's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Zhihu (ZH), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.20 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 Zhihu (ZH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.76 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.62.
GuruFocus considers Zhihu to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ZH:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 5.20 (700% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $3.62 vs. price of $2.76 (23.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhihu Inc is engaged in the operation of one online content community which monetizes through paid membership services, marketing services and other services in the People's Republic of China. It is an online content community where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Its community supports discussions ranging from everyday consumer decisions, such as purchasing products or planning travel, to more specialized areas on professional knowledge, technological developments including artificial intelligence and academic topics. It operates in single segment and its revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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