HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.93% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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CHIX:HFGD HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD
54 GF Score
Price €3.67
GF Value €8.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is HelloFresh SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD 54 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.16 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. HelloFresh SE's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 2.93%.


HelloFresh SE  (CHIX:HFGd) 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.


HelloFresh SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.


HelloFresh SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HelloFresh SE 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

HelloFresh SE'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 )
=(147.666 - 143.342) / 147.666
=2.93%

* 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 2.93 mean?
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.93 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors.
Is HelloFresh SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
HelloFresh SE's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.93. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
HelloFresh SE's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 2.93 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Restaurants 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. HelloFresh SE's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.16, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.93. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 2.93 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.16. GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 2.93
  • GF Value™: €8.16 vs. price of €3.67 (55.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

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


HelloFresh SE Business Description

Address Prinzenstrasse 89, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10969
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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