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Vitreous GlassVCIGF 79 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VCIGF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 164 Waste Management companies, Vitreous Glass ranks better than 82.93% on this metric.
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. Vitreous Glass's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
VCIGF's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 82.93% of 164
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: -3.55
vs VCIGF: -0.20
Vitreous Glass (OTCPK:VCIGF) 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.
Vitreous Glass 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VCIGF vs WM, RSG, WCN: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Vitreous Glass'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.
Vitreous Glass 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Vitreous Glass's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitreous Glass's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Vitreous Glass 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 -0.20 mean?
Vitreous Glass (VCIGF) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 Vitreous Glass and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitreous Glass ranks #28 out of 164 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Vitreous Glass' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vitreous Glass' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Vitreous Glass ranks #28 out of 164 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vitreous Glass has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitreous Glass' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Vitreous Glass ranks #28 out of 164 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Vitreous Glass in the top 17% 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 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 Vitreous Glass and its competitors. Vitreous Glass's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitreous Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitreous Glass (VCIGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.05, compared to a current price of $4.97 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Vitreous Glass' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Vitreous Glass (VCIGF), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 Vitreous Glass (VCIGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitreous Glass stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.97 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05.
GuruFocus considers Vitreous Glass to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VCIGF:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $4.97 (17.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VCIGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vitreous Glass Inc cleans, crushes, and sells waste glass to the fiberglass manufacturing industry. The company also removes the contaminates and crushes the glass into sand and then this sand is sold to fiberglass insulation manufacturers as furnace-ready cullet for use in their production facilities. The sole source of revenue of the company is generated by providing crushed glass to its customers.
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