FIS (Fidelity National Information Services) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.58% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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FIS Fidelity National Information Services Inc FIS
62 GF Score
Price $45.04
GF Value $90.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Fidelity National Information Services 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Fidelity National Information Services FIS -2.09% 62 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FIS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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. Fidelity National Information Services's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.58%.


Fidelity National Information Services  (NYSE:FIS) 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.


Fidelity National Information Services 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FIS vs CTSH, BR, CDW: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Fidelity National Information Services'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.


Fidelity National Information Services 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fidelity National Information Services's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fidelity National Information Services's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Fidelity National Information Services 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Fidelity National Information Services'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 )
=(514.000 - 517.000) / 514.000
=-0.58%

* 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 -0.58 mean?
Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.58 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 Fidelity National Information Services and its competitors.
Is Fidelity National Information Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Fidelity National Information Services' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.58. Overall, Fidelity National Information Services has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity National Information Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTSH and BR?
Fidelity National Information Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.58 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Fidelity National Information Services and its competitors. Fidelity National Information Services's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity National Information Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.79, compared to a current price of $45.04 — trading 50.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.58. Fidelity National Information Services' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.58 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 Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity National Information Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $45.04 is trading 50.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.79. GuruFocus considers Fidelity National Information Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FIS:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.58
  • GF Value™: $90.79 vs. price of $45.04 (50.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Fidelity National Information Services Business Description

Address 347 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32202
Fidelity National Information Services provides core processing and ancillary services to banks, but its business has expanded over time. By acquiring SunGard in 2015, the company now provides record-keeping and other services to investment firms. In a recent deal with Global Payments, FIS sold off its remaining interest in Worldpay and acquired Global Payment's issuer processing business.
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