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American Financial GroupAFG +0.69%81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates AFG with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $125.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Insurance companies, American Financial Group ranks better than 67.86% 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. American Financial Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AFG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.7 Med: 0.7 Max: 12.6
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, American Financial Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 12.60%. The lowest was -9.70%. And the median was 0.70%.
AFG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 67.86% of 280
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs AFG: 0.70
American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) 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.
American Financial Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AFG vs ORI, AIZ, CNA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, American Financial 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.
American Financial Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, American Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
American Financial 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 0.70 mean?
American Financial Group (AFG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 as of Mar. 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 American Financial Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, American Financial Group ranks #90 out of 280 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is American Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
American Financial Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, American Financial Group ranks #90 out of 280 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Financial Group has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ORI and AIZ?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, American Financial Group ranks #90 out of 280 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts American Financial Group 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 an Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 American Financial Group and its competitors. American Financial Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Financial Group (AFG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.43, compared to a current price of $144.87 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. American Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 American Financial Group (AFG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 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 American Financial Group (AFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $144.87 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $125.43.
GuruFocus considers American Financial Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AFG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $125.43 vs. price of $144.87 (15.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Financial Group Inc is an insurance holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the property and casualty insurance business, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. The group operates through two segments: Property and Casualty Insurance, which generates maximum revenue, and Other. The Property and Casualty Insurance segment is further divided into different sub-segments, such as Property and transportation, Specialty casualty, and Specialty financial. These sub-segments offer insurance coverage for vehicles and commercial property, customized programs for small to mid-sized businesses, workers' compensation insurance, risk management insurance programs for lending and leasing institutions, trade credit insurance, and other insurance products.
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