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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Austin Engineering's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.11%.
Austin Engineering (OTCPK:AUSTF) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
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.
Austin Engineering 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AUSTF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Austin Engineering's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month 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.
Austin Engineering 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Austin Engineering's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austin Engineering's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.11 mean?
Austin Engineering (AUSTF) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.11 as of Jun. 2026. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Austin Engineering and its competitors.
Is Austin Engineering's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Austin Engineering's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11. Overall, Austin Engineering has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austin Engineering's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
Austin Engineering's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.11 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, 6-Month 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Austin Engineering and its competitors. Austin Engineering's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austin Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austin Engineering (AUSTF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.30, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11. Austin Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austin Engineering (AUSTF), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.11 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 Austin Engineering (AUSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austin Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 60% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.30.
GuruFocus considers Austin Engineering to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AUSTF:
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.11
GF Value™: $0.30 vs. price of $0.12 (60% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austin Engineering Ltd is an Australian-based engineering company. It designs and manufactures customized off-highway truck bodies, buckets, water tanks, tyre handlers, and other ancillary products. It is a comprehensive service provider throughout the product's life cycle, offering both on-site and off-site repair and maintenance. Its geographical segments include Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific segment, which is engaged in mining equipment, other products, and repair and maintenance services located in Australia and Indonesia.
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