Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.03% (As of Jun. 2026 )

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FRA:ST2 Sturm Ruger & Co Inc FRA:ST2
71 GF Score
Price €33.20
GF Value €41.48
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What is Sturm Ruger 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Sturm Ruger FRA:ST2 -1.89% 71 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.03 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ST2 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.48. 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. Sturm Ruger's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.03%.


Sturm Ruger  (FRA:ST2) 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.


Sturm Ruger 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:ST2 vs SWBI, SATL, PKE: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sturm Ruger'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.


Sturm Ruger 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sturm Ruger's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sturm Ruger's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Sturm Ruger 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Sturm Ruger's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )
=(15.948 - 16.273) / 15.948
=-2.04%

* 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 -0.03 mean?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.03 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 Sturm Ruger and its competitors.
Is Sturm Ruger's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sturm Ruger's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.03. Overall, Sturm Ruger has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sturm Ruger's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to SWBI and SATL?
Sturm Ruger's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.03 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Sturm Ruger and its competitors. Sturm Ruger's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sturm Ruger stock overvalued right now?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.03. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.48, compared to a current price of €33.20 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.03. Sturm Ruger's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.03 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €33.20 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.48.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ST2:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.03
  • GF Value™: €41.48 vs. price of €33.20 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ST2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sturm Ruger Business Description

Other Exchanges RGR:USA
Address 1 Lacey Place, Southport, CT, USA, 06890
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc and its subsidiary are principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. The company's design and manufacturing operations are in the United States, and almost all product content is domestic. The company has two reportable operating segments: firearms and castings. The firearms segment manufactures and sells rifles, pistols, and revolvers principally to a number of federally-licensed, independent wholesale distributors located in the United States. The castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts. It generates maximum income from the sale of Firearms.
71GF Score

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