NERV (Minerva Neurosciences) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -1.31% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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NERV Minerva Neurosciences Inc NERV
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What is Minerva Neurosciences 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Minerva Neurosciences NERV -3.83% 33 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NERV with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Minerva Neurosciences's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -1.31%.


Minerva Neurosciences  (NAS:NERV) 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.


Minerva Neurosciences 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


NERV vs DTIL, VYGR, GLSI: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Minerva Neurosciences'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.


Minerva Neurosciences 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Minerva Neurosciences's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Minerva Neurosciences 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Minerva Neurosciences'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 )
=(43.274 - 43.842) / 43.274
=-1.31%

* 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 -1.31 mean?
Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.31 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 Minerva Neurosciences and its competitors.
Is Minerva Neurosciences' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Minerva Neurosciences' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.31. Overall, Minerva Neurosciences has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerva Neurosciences' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to DTIL and VYGR?
Minerva Neurosciences' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.31 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 Minerva Neurosciences and its competitors. Minerva Neurosciences's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minerva Neurosciences stock overvalued right now?
Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -1.31. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.31. Minerva Neurosciences' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Minerva Neurosciences (NERV), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -1.31 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.

Minerva Neurosciences Business Description

Other Exchanges 4MNA:Germany
Address 1500 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
Minerva Neurosciences Inc a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of certain proprietary product candidates to treat patients suffering from central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Its product candidate, Roluperidone, is in development for the treatment of negative symptoms in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Its Clinical-Stage Programs include Roluperidone and Seltorexant. The company's operations are organized into one operating and reportable segment focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary product candidates to treat patients suffering from CNS diseases.
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