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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. Walker & Dunlop's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.42%.
Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) 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.
Walker & Dunlop 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:5WD vs VEL, UWMC, LDI: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Walker & Dunlop'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.
Walker & Dunlop 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Walker & Dunlop's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walker & Dunlop'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 0.42 mean?
Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.42 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 Walker & Dunlop and its competitors.
Is Walker & Dunlop's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Walker & Dunlop's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.42. Overall, Walker & Dunlop has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walker & Dunlop's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to VEL and UWMC?
Walker & Dunlop's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.42 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Walker & Dunlop and its competitors. Walker & Dunlop's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walker & Dunlop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.89, compared to a current price of €44.00 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.42. Walker & Dunlop's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.42 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 Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walker & Dunlop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €44.00 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.89.
GuruFocus considers Walker & Dunlop to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5WD:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.42
GF Value™: €96.89 vs. price of €44.00 (54.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walker & Dunlop Inc is a United States-based commercial real estate finance company. It is principally engaged in originating, selling, and servicing a number of multifamily and other commercial real estate financing products that are sold under the programs of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and the Federal Housing Administration. The company is managed based on three reportable segments: Capital Markets (CM), Servicing & Asset Management (SAM), and Corporate. The company generates a majority of its total revenue from gains from mortgage banking activities and servicing fees. It conducts business solely in the United States.
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