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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. Algorhythm Holdings's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -319.10%.
RIME's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 100% of 1797
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.9
vs RIME: -319.10
Algorhythm Holdings (NAS:RIME) 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.
Algorhythm Holdings 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RIME vs BOXL, WLDS, CAPC: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Algorhythm Holdings'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.
Algorhythm Holdings 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Algorhythm Holdings's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algorhythm Holdings's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Algorhythm Holdings 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 -319.10 mean?
Algorhythm Holdings (RIME) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -319.10 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 Algorhythm Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Algorhythm Holdings ranks #1797 out of 1797 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Algorhythm Holdings' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Algorhythm Holdings' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -319.10. Based on the distribution chart, Algorhythm Holdings ranks #1797 out of 1797 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Algorhythm Holdings has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algorhythm Holdings' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BOXL and WLDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Algorhythm Holdings ranks #1797 out of 1797 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Algorhythm Holdings 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 Hardware company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Algorhythm Holdings and its competitors. Algorhythm Holdings's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -319.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algorhythm Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algorhythm Holdings (RIME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.23, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -319.10. Algorhythm Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Algorhythm Holdings (RIME), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -319.10 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 Algorhythm Holdings (RIME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algorhythm Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.23.
GuruFocus considers Algorhythm Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RIME:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -319.10
GF Value™: $0.23 vs. price of $0.24 (4.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RIME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algorhythm Holdings Inc is an AI technology holding company. The company operates in single segment SemiCab, an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled software logistics and distribution business that utilizes SemiCab technology platform to enable retailers, brands and transportation providers to address common supply chain problems globally and operates through its subsidiary, SemiCab Holdings, LLC.
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