Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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CHIX:ALFAS Alfa Laval AB CHIX:ALFAS
93 GF Score
Price kr556.10
GF Value kr474.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Alfa Laval AB 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Alfa Laval AB CHIX:ALFAS -1.30% 93 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr474.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Alfa Laval AB's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

Alfa Laval AB  (CHIX:ALFAs) 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.

Alfa Laval AB 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.

Alfa Laval AB 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Alfa Laval AB 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Alfa Laval AB'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 )
=(413.326 - 413.326) / 413.326
=0.00%

* 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 0.00 mean?
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors.
Is Alfa Laval AB's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
Alfa Laval AB's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. Alfa Laval AB's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr474.46, compared to a current price of kr556.10 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr556.10 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr474.46. GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: kr474.46 vs. price of kr556.10 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Alfa Laval AB Business Description

Address Rudeboksvagen 1, P.O. Box 73, Lund, SWE, SE-221 00
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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