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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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ZIM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.8 Med: -0.4 Max: 0
Current: -0.1
During the past 9 years, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.80%. And the median was -0.40%.
ZIM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 61.06% of 529
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs ZIM: -0.10
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) 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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ZIM vs SBLK, DAC, NMM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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 -0.10 mean?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Mar. 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #206 out of 529 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #206 out of 529 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #206 out of 529 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the upper 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.90, compared to a current price of $28.14 — trading 102.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 12 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.14 is trading 102.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.90.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: $13.90 vs. price of $28.14 (102.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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