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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. Starcore International Mines's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -12.60%.
TSX:SAM's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 57.36% of 1935
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16
vs TSX:SAM: -12.60
Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) 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.
Starcore International Mines 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Starcore International Mines 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Starcore International Mines's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starcore International Mines's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Starcore International Mines 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 -12.60 mean?
Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -12.60 as of Apr. 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 Starcore International Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #825 out of 1935 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Starcore International Mines' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Starcore International Mines' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.60. Based on the distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #825 out of 1935 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starcore International Mines has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcore International Mines' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #825 out of 1935 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Starcore International Mines in the upper 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Starcore International Mines and its competitors. Starcore International Mines's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcore International Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.17, compared to a current price of C$0.41 — trading 138.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.60. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.60 as of Apr. 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 Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.41 is trading 138.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.17.
GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:SAM:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -12.60
GF Value™: C$0.17 vs. price of C$0.41 (138.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:SAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starcore International Mines Ltd is in the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston, and Toiyabe among others. The majority of the organization's revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. The Company is also engaged in acquiring mining related operating assets and exploration assets in North America and West Africa directly and through corporate acquisitions.
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