Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 1.14% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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What is Bank of America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Bank of America XSWX:BAC +0.20% 75 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BAC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF40.40. The stock has 7 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. Bank of America's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 1.14%.

Bank of America  (XSWX:BAC) 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.

Bank of America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XSWX:BAC vs WFC, C, BNY: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of America'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.

Bank of America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Bank of America 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Bank of America'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 )
=(7212.464 - 7129.908) / 7212.464
=1.14%

* 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 1.14 mean?
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.14 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 Bank of America and its competitors.
Is Bank of America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bank of America's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.14. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to WFC and C?
Bank of America's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.14 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 Bank of America and its competitors. Bank of America's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of America stock overvalued right now?
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.14. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF40.40, compared to a current price of CHF49.62 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.14. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Bank of America (XSWX:BAC), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.14 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 Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF49.62 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF40.40.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BAC:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 1.14
  • GF Value™: CHF40.40 vs. price of CHF49.62 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Bank of America Business Description

Address 100 North Tryon Street, Bank of America Corporate Center, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28255
Bank of America is a formidable financial titan with a $3.5 trillion balance sheet and a cornerstone of the American economy, holding the second-largest deposit market share in the United States. While the firm has maintained its stronghold among middle-market and retail clientele domestically, Bank of America has continued to hold its own on the global stage, as evidenced by its fourth-largest global trading operation and an investment banking division that regularly finishes in the top four in global league tables. The firm is organized across four segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets.
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