Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -3.34% (As of Apr. 2026 )

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XSWX:MRVL Marvell Technology Inc XSWX:MRVL
56 GF Score
Price CHF155.00
GF Value CHF86.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Marvell Technology 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Marvell Technology XSWX:MRVL -8.55% 56 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -3.34 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MRVL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Marvell Technology's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -3.34%.

Marvell Technology  (XSWX:MRVL) 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.

Marvell Technology 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XSWX:MRVL vs TXN, QCOM, ADI: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Marvell Technology'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.

Marvell Technology 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Marvell Technology 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Marvell Technology'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 )
=(847.260 - 875.553) / 847.260
=-3.34%

* 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 -3.34 mean?
Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -3.34 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 Marvell Technology and its competitors.
Is Marvell Technology's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Marvell Technology's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -3.34. Overall, Marvell Technology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marvell Technology's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to TXN and QCOM?
Marvell Technology's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -3.34 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 Marvell Technology and its competitors. Marvell Technology's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marvell Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.45, compared to a current price of CHF155.00 — trading 79.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -3.34. Marvell Technology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -3.34 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 Marvell Technology (XSWX:MRVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marvell Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF155.00 is trading 79.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.45. GuruFocus considers Marvell Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MRVL:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -3.34
  • GF Value™: CHF86.45 vs. price of CHF155.00 (79.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Marvell Technology Business Description

Address 1000 N. West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.
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