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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. United Community Banks's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.07%.
United Community Banks (NYSE:UCB) 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.
United Community Banks 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
UCB vs CATY, TCBI, WSFS: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United Community Banks'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.
United Community Banks 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, United Community Banks's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Community Banks'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 -0.07 mean?
United Community Banks (UCB) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.07 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 United Community Banks and its competitors.
Is United Community Banks' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
United Community Banks' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.07. Overall, United Community Banks has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Community Banks' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CATY and TCBI?
United Community Banks' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.07 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 United Community Banks and its competitors. United Community Banks's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Community Banks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks (UCB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.11, compared to a current price of $35.18 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.07. United Community Banks' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 United Community Banks (UCB), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.07 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 United Community Banks (UCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.18 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.11.
GuruFocus considers United Community Banks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UCB:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.07
GF Value™: $34.11 vs. price of $35.18 (3.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Community Banks Inc provides a wide range of financial products and services to the commercial, retail, governmental, educational, energy, health care and real estate sectors. This includes a variety of deposit products, secured and unsecured loans, mortgage loans, payment and commerce solutions, equipment finance services, wealth management, trust services, private banking, investment advisory services, insurance services, and other related financial services. These products and services are delivered through a variety of channels including its branches, other offices, the Internet, and mobile applications. It operates as a locally-focused community bank, supplemented by experienced, centralized support to deliver products and services to its c ustomers.
62GF Score
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