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ACCO BrandsACCO +0.36%66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,844 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks better than 92.57% 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. ACCO Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACCO Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ACCO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.8 Med: -0.1 Max: 3.8
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, ACCO Brands's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.80%. The lowest was -49.80%. And the median was -0.10%.
ACCO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.57% of 1844
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs ACCO: 1.50
ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO) 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.
ACCO Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ACCO vs XRX, ACTG, EBF: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
ACCO Brands 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 1.50 mean?
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #137 out of 1844 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is ACCO Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ACCO Brands' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #137 out of 1844 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #137 out of 1844 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ACCO Brands in the top 7% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. ACCO Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.20, compared to a current price of $4.19 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.19 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.20.
GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACCO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.50
GF Value™: $4.20 vs. price of $4.19 (0.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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