Astec Industries (FRA:AI2) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.59 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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FRA:AI2 Astec Industries Inc FRA:AI2
84 GF Score
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GF Value €38.51
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What is Astec Industries Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Astec Industries FRA:AI2 +3.64% 84 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.59 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.51. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Astec Industries's current shares buyback ratio was -0.59%.

Astec Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Astec Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astec Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

* 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.

Astec Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Astec Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.69 0.63 -0.52 -0.28 -0.32

Astec Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.16 -0.15 0.00 -0.01 -0.42
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Astec Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Astec Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(22.804 - 22.878) / 22.804
=-0.32%

Astec Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(22.878 - 22.975) / 22.878
=-0.42%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.59 mean?
Astec Industries (FRA:AI2) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.59 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors.
Is Astec Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Astec Industries' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.59. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to LNN and AEBI?
Astec Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.59 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Shares 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. Astec Industries's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (FRA:AI2) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.59. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.51, compared to a current price of €45.60 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.59. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astec Industries (FRA:AI2), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.59 as of Aug. 05, 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 Astec Industries (FRA:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €45.60 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.51.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AI2:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.59
  • GF Value™: €38.51 vs. price of €45.60 (18.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Astec Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges ASTE:USA
Address 1725 Shepherd Road, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37421
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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