Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.71% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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CHIX:ADA Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV CHIX:ADA
88 GF Score
Price €34.06
GF Value €35.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV CHIX:ADA -5.06% 88 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ADA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.55 (Fairly Valued). 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.71%.


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV  (CHIX:ADa) 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.


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:ADA vs KR, SFM: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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 )
=(886.877 - 880.579) / 886.877
=0.71%

* 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 0.71 mean?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.71 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.71. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.71 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.55, compared to a current price of €34.06 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.71. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.71 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (CHIX:ADA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.06 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.55. GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ADA:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.71
  • GF Value™: €35.55 vs. price of €34.06 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description

Address Provincialeweg 11, Zaandam, NH, NLD, 1506 MA
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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