Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.04% (As of Apr. 2026 )

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XSWX:AMAT Applied Materials Inc XSWX:AMAT
86 GF Score
Price CHF480.45
GF Value CHF178.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Applied Materials 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Applied Materials XSWX:AMAT +0.87% 86 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AMAT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF178.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Applied Materials's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.04%.

Applied Materials  (XSWX:AMAT) 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.

Applied Materials 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XSWX:AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials'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.

Applied Materials 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Applied Materials 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Applied Materials's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Apr. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 )
=(793.610 - 793.959) / 793.610
=-0.04%

* 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 -0.04 mean?
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.04 as of Apr. 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 Applied Materials and its competitors.
Is Applied Materials' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Applied Materials' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to LRCX and KLAC?
Applied Materials' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.04 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. Applied Materials's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF178.36, compared to a current price of CHF480.45 — trading 169.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.04 as of Apr. 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 Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF480.45 is trading 169.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF178.36. GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMAT:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.04
  • GF Value™: CHF178.36 vs. price of CHF480.45 (169.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Applied Materials Business Description

Address 3050 Bowers Avenue, P.O. Box 58039, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95052-8039
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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