ONTO (Onto Innovation) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.08% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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ONTO Onto Innovation Inc ONTO
84 GF Score
Price $258.82
GF Value $195.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Onto Innovation 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Onto Innovation ONTO +3.31% 84 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ONTO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $195.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Onto Innovation's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.08%.


Onto Innovation  (NYSE:ONTO) 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.


Onto Innovation 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ONTO vs NVMI, AMKR, FORM: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Onto Innovation'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.


Onto Innovation 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Onto Innovation's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Onto Innovation 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Onto Innovation'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 )
=(49.702 - 49.744) / 49.702
=-0.08%

* 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 -0.08 mean?
Onto Innovation (ONTO) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.08 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 Onto Innovation and its competitors.
Is Onto Innovation's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Onto Innovation's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.08. Overall, Onto Innovation has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Onto Innovation's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NVMI and AMKR?
Onto Innovation's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.08 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 Onto Innovation and its competitors. Onto Innovation's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Onto Innovation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Onto Innovation (ONTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $195.62, compared to a current price of $258.82 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.08. Onto Innovation's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Onto Innovation (ONTO), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.08 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 Onto Innovation (ONTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Onto Innovation stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $258.82 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $195.62. GuruFocus considers Onto Innovation to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ONTO:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.08
  • GF Value™: $195.62 vs. price of $258.82 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Onto Innovation Business Description

Other Exchanges ONTO:MexicoNNM:Germany
Address 16 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
Onto Innovation Inc is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and support of high-performance control metrology, defect inspection, lithography, and data analysis systems used by microelectronics device manufacturers. The Company and its subsidiaries currently operate in a single operating segment. The company mainly operates in the United States, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and Europe, with Taiwan and South Korea the sources of total revenue.
84GF Score

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