Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026 )


XSWX:FRE Fresenius SE & Co KGaA XSWX:FRE
71 GF Score
Price CHF36.15
GF Value CHF32.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Fresenius SE KGaA 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Fresenius SE KGaA XSWX:FRE 71 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

Fresenius SE KGaA  (XSWX:FRE) 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.

Fresenius SE KGaA 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.

Fresenius SE KGaA 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Fresenius SE KGaA 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Fresenius SE KGaA'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 )
=(563.237 - 563.237) / 563.237
=0.00%

* 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 0.00 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
Fresenius SE KGaA's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. Fresenius SE KGaA's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.22, compared to a current price of CHF36.15 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF36.15 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.22. GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: CHF32.22 vs. price of CHF36.15 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Fresenius SE KGaA Business Description

Address Else-Kroener-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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