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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. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.81%.
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (OTCPK:ERIXF) 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.
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ERIXF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson'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.
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson'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 0.81 mean?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (ERIXF) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.81 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson and its competitors.
Is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.81. Overall, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.81 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson and its competitors. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (ERIXF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.27, compared to a current price of $9.40 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.81. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (ERIXF), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.81 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (ERIXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.40 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.27.
GuruFocus considers Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ERIXF:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.81
GF Value™: $7.27 vs. price of $9.40 (29.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ERIXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Business Description
Ericsson is a networking equipment and software provider, primarily selling mobile networking equipment and services to wireless service providers. Ericsson operates in three segments: networks, cloud software and services, and enterprise. While large wireless carriers are its largest customers, Ericsson has expanded its offerings for large enterprises. These products and services include private 5G networking, contact centers as a service, and application performance interfaces. Ericsson aims to combine its 5G network expertise with cloud-native, as-a-service platforms offering a more comprehensive hardware and software package. Ericsson also monetizes its research and development investments by licensing patents to handset manufacturers.
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