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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. Lumen Technologies's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.01%.
Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) 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.
Lumen Technologies 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:CYTH vs IRDM, LBRDA, TDS: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies'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 -0.01 mean?
Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors.
Is Lumen Technologies' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lumen Technologies' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to IRDM and LBRDA?
Lumen Technologies' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.01 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. Lumen Technologies's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.75, compared to a current price of €5.30 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.01 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 Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.30 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.75.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CYTH:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.01
GF Value™: €3.75 vs. price of €5.30 (41.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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