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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. Chevron's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.57%.
Chevron (XSWX:CVX) 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.
Chevron 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:CVX vs XOM, NFG, DEC: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Chevron'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.
Chevron 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Chevron's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chevron'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 -0.57 mean?
Chevron (XSWX:CVX) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.57 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 Chevron and its competitors.
Is Chevron's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Chevron's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.57. Overall, Chevron has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chevron's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to XOM and NFG?
Chevron's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.57 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Chevron and its competitors. Chevron's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chevron stock overvalued right now?
Chevron (XSWX:CVX) has a current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.57. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF122.09, compared to a current price of CHF156.32 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.57. Chevron's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Chevron (XSWX:CVX), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.57 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 Chevron (XSWX:CVX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chevron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF156.32 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF122.09.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CVX:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.57
GF Value™: CHF122.09 vs. price of CHF156.32 (28% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CVX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chevron is an integrated energy company with exploration, production, and refining operations worldwide. It is the second-largest oil company in the United States with 2025 worldwide net oil-equivalent production of 3.7 million barrels per day, including 8.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas and 2.3 million barrels of liquids per day. Production takes place in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company's refining networks arelocated in the United States and Asia, with a total worldwide refining capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil a day at year-end 2025. Net proved reserves at year-end 2025 stood at 10.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, consisting of 5.7 billion barrels of liquids and 29.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
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