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Asbury Automotive GroupABG +1.14%91 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates ABG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $276.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Vehicles & Parts companies, Asbury Automotive Group ranks better than 94.87% 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. Asbury Automotive Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asbury Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ABG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.1 Med: 1.3 Max: 11.6
Current: 3.8
During the past 13 years, Asbury Automotive Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 11.60%. The lowest was -6.10%. And the median was 1.30%.
ABG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 94.87% of 760
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs ABG: 3.80
Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) 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.
Asbury Automotive Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ABG vs OPLN, GPI, VVV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Asbury Automotive Group'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.
Asbury Automotive Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asbury Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asbury Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Asbury Automotive Group 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 3.80 mean?
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.80 as of Jun. 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 Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #39 out of 760 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Asbury Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Asbury Automotive Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.80 is 192% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #39 out of 760 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asbury Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asbury Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to OPLN and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #39 out of 760 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Asbury Automotive Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. Asbury Automotive Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asbury Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $276.08, compared to a current price of $215.37 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Asbury Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.80 as of Jun. 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 Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $215.37 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $276.08.
GuruFocus considers Asbury Automotive Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ABG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.80 (192% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: $276.08 vs. price of $215.37 (22% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asbury Automotive Group is a regional collection of automobile dealerships that went public in March 2002. The company operates 158 new-vehicle stores and 37 collision centers. Over 70% of new-vehicle revenue is from luxury and import brands. Asbury also offers third-party financing and insurance products and its own F&I products via Total Care Auto. Asbury operates in 14 states (mostly in Rocky Mountain states, Texas, the Northeast, and Southeast). Asbury store brands include Herb Chambers in the Northeast, McDavid and Park Place in Texas, Koons in the Washington, D.C. area, and the Larry H. Miller brand in the Western US. Asbury generated about $18 billion of revenue in 2025 and is based in the Atlanta area. The firm targets at least $30 billion of revenue sometime around 2030.
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