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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. Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.70%.
LSE:ANII's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.88% of 1177
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs LSE:ANII: 5.70
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust (LSE:ANII) 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.
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:ANII vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust'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.
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust 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 5.70 mean?
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust (LSE:ANII) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.70 as of Mar. 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 Aberdeen New India Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust ranks #72 out of 1177 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.70. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust ranks #72 out of 1177 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust ranks #72 out of 1177 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Aberdeen New India Investment Trust in the top 6% 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 Asset Management company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset 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 Aberdeen New India Investment Trust and its competitors. Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen New India Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust (LSE:ANII) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.39, compared to a current price of £7.20 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.70. Aberdeen New India Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Aberdeen New India Investment Trust (LSE:ANII), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.70 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 Aberdeen New India Investment Trust (LSE:ANII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £7.20 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.39.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen New India Investment Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANII:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 5.70
GF Value™: £4.39 vs. price of £7.20 (64% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberdeen New India Investment Trust PLC is a UK-listed closed-end investment trust focused on Indian equities. Managed by abrdn, it seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in companies incorporated in India or those deriving significant revenue or profit from India, with dividend income of secondary importance. The trust operates as a single investment segment, holding a concentrated portfolio of quoted Indian equities across sectors such as financials, information technology, communication services, consumer discretionary, energy, utilities and materials. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, giving UK and international investors exposure to India's growth through a sterling-quoted vehicle. Revenue derives from dividends and capital gains on the underlying holdings, with returns passed to shareholders through net asset value growth and periodic distributions. The trust is overseen by an independent board and targets both retail and institutional investors seeking emerging-market exposure.
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