Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.46 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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XSWX:VIB3 Villeroy & Boch AG XSWX:VIB3
75 GF Score
Price CHF14.60
GF Value CHF15.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Villeroy & Boch AG Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Villeroy & Boch AG XSWX:VIB3 75 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.46 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VIB3 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF15.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. Villeroy & Boch AG's current shares buyback ratio was -0.46%.

Villeroy & Boch AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Villeroy & Boch AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Villeroy & Boch AG'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.

Villeroy & Boch AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Villeroy & Boch AG 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 -0.21 0.00 -0.23 -0.48 -0.43

Villeroy & Boch AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Villeroy & Boch AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Villeroy & Boch AG'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 )
=(26.651 - 26.766) / 26.651
=-0.43%

Villeroy & Boch AG's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(26.773 - 26.773) / 26.773
=0.00%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.46 mean?
Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.46 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Villeroy & Boch AG and its competitors.
Is Villeroy & Boch AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Villeroy & Boch AG's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.46. Overall, Villeroy & Boch AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Villeroy & Boch AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to TT and JCI?
Villeroy & Boch AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.46 can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Construction 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 Villeroy & Boch AG and its competitors. Villeroy & Boch AG's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Villeroy & Boch AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF15.85, compared to a current price of CHF14.60 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.46. Villeroy & Boch AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.46 as of Aug. 14, 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 Villeroy & Boch AG (XSWX:VIB3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Villeroy & Boch AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF14.60 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF15.85. GuruFocus considers Villeroy & Boch AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VIB3:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.46
  • GF Value™: CHF15.85 vs. price of CHF14.60 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VIB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Villeroy & Boch AG Business Description

Address Saaruferstrasse 1-3, Mettlach, DEU, 66693
Villeroy & Boch AG is a manufacturer of home furnishing products based in Germany. The firm's activities are broadly categorized into two segments. The Bathroom and Wellness Division produces a variety of items, including ceramic sanitary ware, ceramic kitchen sinks, bathroom furniture, shower tubs, whirlpools, as well as bath and kitchen fittings and accessories. This division also offers shower toilets, installation systems, outdoor whirlpools, and a range of accessories. Meanwhile, the Dining & Lifestyle Division provides an extensive selection of tableware, glassware, and cutlery designed for stylish dining, along with home accessories, gifts, and convenience-oriented products made from porcelain. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the Bathroom and Wellness Division.
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