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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. Datalogic SpA's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%.
MIL:DAL's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.94% of 1614
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.7
vs MIL:DAL: 1.00
Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) 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.
Datalogic SpA 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MIL:DAL vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Datalogic SpA'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.
Datalogic SpA 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Datalogic SpA's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datalogic SpA's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Datalogic SpA 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 1.00 mean?
Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.00 as of Mar. 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #114 out of 1614 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Datalogic SpA's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Datalogic SpA's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #114 out of 1614 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Datalogic SpA has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datalogic SpA's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Datalogic SpA ranks #114 out of 1614 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Datalogic SpA in the top 7% 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 Hardware company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Datalogic SpA and its competitors. Datalogic SpA's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datalogic SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.09, compared to a current price of €5.66 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. Datalogic SpA's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 10 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00 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 Datalogic SpA (MIL:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalogic SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.66 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.09.
GuruFocus considers Datalogic SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:DAL:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.00
GF Value™: €5.09 vs. price of €5.66 (11.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:DAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datalogic SpA is an Italian company that provides services to the data capture and factory automation markets. It specializes in designing and producing bar code readers, mobile computers, RFID, sensors for detection, measurement, and safety, machine vision, and laser marking systems. The company's products are used in various processes throughout the Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, and Healthcare industries. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Italy, followed by the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the EMEAI (excluding Italy) region.
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