CCEL (Cryo-Cell International) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10% (As of May. 2026 )

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CCEL Cryo-Cell International Inc CCEL
60 GF Score
Price $3.60
GF Value $5.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cryo-Cell International 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Cryo-Cell International CCEL +0.84% 60 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CCEL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Cryo-Cell International's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.


Cryo-Cell International  (AMEX:CCEL) 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.


Cryo-Cell International 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CCEL vs EHSI, PIII, CCM: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Cryo-Cell International'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.


Cryo-Cell International 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Cryo-Cell International's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cryo-Cell International's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Cryo-Cell International 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Cryo-Cell International's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (May. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 )
=(8.055 - 8.063) / 8.055
=-0.10%

* 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 -0.10 mean?
Cryo-Cell International (CCEL) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of May. 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 Cryo-Cell International and its competitors.
Is Cryo-Cell International's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cryo-Cell International's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Overall, Cryo-Cell International has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cryo-Cell International's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to EHSI and PIII?
Cryo-Cell International's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Cryo-Cell International and its competitors. Cryo-Cell International's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cryo-Cell International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cryo-Cell International (CCEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.55, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Cryo-Cell International's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Cryo-Cell International (CCEL), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of May. 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 Cryo-Cell International (CCEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cryo-Cell International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.55. GuruFocus considers Cryo-Cell International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CCEL:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
  • GF Value™: $5.55 vs. price of $3.60 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Cryo-Cell International Business Description

Other Exchanges ZCY:Germany
Address 700 Brooker Creek Boulevard, Suite 1800, Oldsmar, FL, USA, 34677
Cryo-Cell International Inc is engaged in cellular processing and cryogenic storage. The company is organized into three reportable segments namely cellular processing and cryogenic storage, with a focus on the collection and preservation of umbilical cord blood and tissue stem cells for family use and the manufacturing of PrepaCyte CB units segment, which is a processing technology used to process umbilical cord blood stem cells. The cellular processing and cryogenic storage of umbilical cord blood stem cells for public use. The company generates maximum revenue from Cellular processing and Cryogenic storage and it derives revenue from processing and testing fees and Storage segment.
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