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The Hershey CoMEX:HSY 69 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,054.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks better than 87.83% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten 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. The Hershey Co's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%.
MEX:HSY's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 87.83% of 994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs MEX:HSY: 0.60
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) 10-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.
The Hershey Co 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-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.
The Hershey Co 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
The Hershey Co 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the eleven years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 mean?
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 as of Jun. 2026. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for The Hershey Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #121 out of 994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is The Hershey Co's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
The Hershey Co's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #121 out of 994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TR and SOWG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #121 out of 994 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places The Hershey Co in the top 12% 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 10-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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for The Hershey Co and its competitors. The Hershey Co's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,054.92, compared to a current price of MXN2,915.00 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,915.00 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,054.92.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.60
GF Value™: MXN3,054.92 vs. price of MXN2,915.00 (4.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Hershey Company is a US-based confectionery and snack manufacturer. Its core confectionery portfolio includes Hershey's chocolate bars, Kisses, Reese's, Kit Kat (licensed for the US), Ice Breakers, and Jolly Rancher, sold primarily through mass merchandisers, grocery chains, convenience stores, drugstores, and e-commerce channels. Hershey has expanded into salty snacks through acquisitions such as Amplify Snack Brands (SkinnyPop popcorn), Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil, complementing its confectionery lineup. The company sells its products in numerous countries, but the United States accounts for the large majority of revenue, with international sales concentrated in markets including Mexico, Brazil, India, and parts of Europe and Asia. Revenue comes mainly from packaged consumer goods sold wholesale to retailers, with seasonal and everyday confectionery driving the bulk of sales. Hershey also operates owned manufacturing and distribution facilities and licenses certain brands, such as Kit Kat and Rolo, from other companies for specified territories.
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