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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. CVS Health's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -1.10%.
CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) 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.
CVS Health 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CVS vs ELV, CI, HUM: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, CVS Health'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.
CVS Health 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Plans Industry
For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, CVS Health's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVS Health's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
* 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 -1.10 mean?
CVS Health (CVS) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.10 as of Jun. 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 CVS Health and its competitors.
Is CVS Health's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
CVS Health's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10. Overall, CVS Health has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Health's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to ELV and CI?
CVS Health's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.10 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Plans 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 Plans company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Plans 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 CVS Health and its competitors. CVS Health's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVS Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health (CVS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.71, compared to a current price of $95.70 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10. CVS Health's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 CVS Health (CVS), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.10 as of Jun. 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 CVS Health (CVS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $95.70 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $78.71.
GuruFocus considers CVS Health to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVS:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -1.10
GF Value™: $78.71 vs. price of $95.70 (21.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates around 9,000 stores primarily in the US. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) through which it serves about 27 million medical members. The acquisition of Oak Street Health added primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all existing business lines.
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