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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five 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. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
ARLP's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 85.47% of 117
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: -10
vs ARLP: -0.20
Alliance Resource Partners LP (NAS:ARLP) 5-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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ARLP vs BTU, CNR, NRP: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Alliance Resource Partners LP 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 mean?
Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #17 out of 117 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alliance Resource Partners LP's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #17 out of 117 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alliance Resource Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BTU and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #17 out of 117 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Alliance Resource Partners LP in the top 15% 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, 5-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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.58, compared to a current price of $25.73 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Alliance Resource Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.73 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.58.
GuruFocus considers Alliance Resource Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARLP:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $22.58 vs. price of $25.73 (14% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alliance Resource Partners LP operates as a coal mining company based in the United States. It has four segments: Illinois Basin, Appalachia, Oil & Gas Royalties, and Coal Royalties. The Illinois Basin comprises underground mining complexes in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia. The Appalachia segment comprises the Mettiki mining complex, the Tunnel Ridge mining complex, and the MC Mining complex. The Oil & Gas Royalties has oil & gas mineral interests held by AR Midland and AllDale I & II, and includes Alliance Minerals' equity interests in both AllDale III and Cavalier Minerals. The Coal Royalties have included coal mineral reserves and resources owned or leased by Alliance Resource Properties.
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