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1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. STMicroelectronics NV's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
STM's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.44% of 610
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs STM: 0.30
STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE:STM) 1-Year 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.
STMicroelectronics NV 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STM vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, STMicroelectronics NV's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-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.
STMicroelectronics NV 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, STMicroelectronics NV's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STMicroelectronics NV's 1-Year 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 mean?
STMicroelectronics NV (STM) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #101 out of 610 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is STMicroelectronics NV's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
STMicroelectronics NV's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #101 out of 610 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, STMicroelectronics NV has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STMicroelectronics NV's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #101 out of 610 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places STMicroelectronics NV in the top 17% 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, 1-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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. STMicroelectronics NV's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STMicroelectronics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV (STM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.91, compared to a current price of $55.19 — trading 78.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. STMicroelectronics NV's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For STMicroelectronics NV (STM), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.19 is trading 78.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.91.
GuruFocus considers STMicroelectronics NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STM:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: $30.91 vs. price of $55.19 (78.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
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