BFS (Saul Centers) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.18% (As of Mar. 2026 )


BFS Saul Centers Inc BFS
78 GF Score
Price $36.14
GF Value $42.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Saul Centers 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Saul Centers BFS +0.64% 78 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Saul Centers's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.18%.

Saul Centers  (NYSE:BFS) 3-Month 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.

Saul Centers 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month 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.

Saul Centers 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Saul Centers 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Saul Centers's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(24.551 - 24.595) / 24.551
=-0.18%

* 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.18 mean?
Saul Centers (BFS) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.18 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Saul Centers and its competitors.
Is Saul Centers' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Saul Centers' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.18. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to WSR and ALX?
Saul Centers' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.18 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a REITs company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Saul Centers and its competitors. Saul Centers's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.01, compared to a current price of $36.14 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.18. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saul Centers (BFS), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.18 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $36.14 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.01. GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BFS:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.18
  • GF Value™: $42.01 vs. price of $36.14 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Saul Centers Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges BFSpE.PFD:USABFSpD.PFD:USA
Address 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 East, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814-6522
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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