ABDDF (AB Dynamics) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40% (As of Feb. 2026)

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ABDDF AB Dynamics PLC ABDDF
83 GF Score
Price $16.18
GF Value $24.42
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is AB Dynamics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

AB Dynamics ABDDF 83 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates ABDDF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Vehicles & Parts companies, AB Dynamics ranks better than 56.2% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. AB Dynamics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for AB Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ABDDF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.7   Med: -2.1   Max: 0
Current: -0.4

During the past 13 years, AB Dynamics's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -7.70%. And the median was -2.10%.

ABDDF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
56.2% of 758 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs ABDDF: -0.40

AB Dynamics (OTCPK:ABDDF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.


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.


AB Dynamics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ABDDF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, AB Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year 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.


AB Dynamics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AB Dynamics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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AB Dynamics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).

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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 mean?
AB Dynamics (ABDDF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 as of Feb. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for AB Dynamics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Dynamics ranks #332 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is AB Dynamics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
AB Dynamics' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, AB Dynamics ranks #332 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Dynamics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AB Dynamics ranks #332 out of 758 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts AB Dynamics in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 3-Year 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for AB Dynamics and its competitors. AB Dynamics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Dynamics (ABDDF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.42, compared to a current price of $16.18 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. AB Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AB Dynamics (ABDDF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 as of Feb. 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 AB Dynamics (ABDDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Dynamics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.18 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.42. GuruFocus considers AB Dynamics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ABDDF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
  • GF Value™: $24.42 vs. price of $16.18 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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


AB Dynamics Business Description

Other Exchanges ABDPl:UKABDP:UK6DY:Germany
Address Middleton Drive, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, GBR, BA15 1GB
AB Dynamics PLC supplies measurement and testing equipment to the automotive industry. The principal activity of the Group is the design, manufacture, and supply of testing, simulation and measurement products for the world-wide transport market. The Group's products and services are used for the development of road vehicles, particularly in the areas of active safety and autonomous systems. The Groups segments include: Testing Products, Testing services, and Simulation. Geographically, key revenue is generated from Asia Pacific that includes the United Kingdom, North America, and the Rest of the World.
83GF Score

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