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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. Greenwave Technology Solutions's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
GWAV's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: -3.55 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Greenwave Technology Solutions (NAS:GWAV) 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.
Greenwave Technology Solutions 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GWAV vs CDTG, DXST, SNRG: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Greenwave Technology Solutions'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.
Greenwave Technology Solutions 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Greenwave Technology Solutions's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greenwave Technology Solutions's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Greenwave Technology Solutions 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 0.00 mean?
Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Greenwave Technology Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greenwave Technology Solutions ranks #999999 out of 162 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is Greenwave Technology Solutions' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Greenwave Technology Solutions' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Greenwave Technology Solutions ranks #999999 out of 162 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Greenwave Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greenwave Technology Solutions' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CDTG and DXST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Greenwave Technology Solutions ranks #999999 out of 162 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Greenwave Technology Solutions 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Waste Management company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Waste Management 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 Greenwave Technology Solutions and its competitors. Greenwave Technology Solutions's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greenwave Technology Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $2.54 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Greenwave Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Greenwave Technology Solutions (GWAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greenwave Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.54 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95.
GuruFocus considers Greenwave Technology Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GWAV:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $2.54 (35.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GWAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc through its subsidiary, is an operator of several metal recycling facilities in Virginia, Ohio, & North Carolina. At these facilities, the company collects, classifies, & processes appliances, construction materials, end-of-life vehicles, boats, & industrial machinery. The company processes these items by crushing, shearing, shredding, separating, & sorting into smaller pieces & categorizes these recycled ferrous, nonferrous, & mixed metal pieces based on density & metal type before sale. For scrap cars, it removes the catalytic converters, aluminum wheels, & batteries for separate processing & sale before shredding the vehicle. The company is organized into three operating segments: Scrap Metal Recycling, Hauling, & Other (comprised of rental income).
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