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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. Union Petrochemical PCL's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%.
BKK:UKEM-R's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.79% of 998
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -1.65
vs BKK:UKEM-R: 2.20
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R) 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BKK:UKEM-R vs DOW: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Union Petrochemical PCL'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.
Union Petrochemical PCL 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Union Petrochemical PCL 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 2.20 mean?
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #42 out of 998 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Union Petrochemical PCL's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #42 out of 998 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Union Petrochemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #42 out of 998 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Union Petrochemical PCL in the top 4% 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 a Chemicals company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. Union Petrochemical PCL's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.83, compared to a current price of ฿1.56 — trading 87.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. Union Petrochemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.56 is trading 87.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.83.
GuruFocus considers Union Petrochemical PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UKEM-R:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20
GF Value™: ฿0.83 vs. price of ฿1.56 (87.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UKEM-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Petrochemical PCL is principally engaged in the import and distribution of chemical products. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Commodity Chemicals segment, Specialty Chemicals segment, and Other segment. Some of its products are Methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, N-Butanol, Solvents 3040, Toluene, Mixed Xylene, Solvesso 100 Fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Butyl, among others. The company has diversified into the logistics and storage sector. The group operates solely in Thailand and derives key revenue from the Commodity chemicals segment. The Group's business is operated in Thailand.
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