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Allison Transmission HoldingsALSN +2.27%95 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 7.20. GuruFocus rates ALSN with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Vehicles & Parts companies, Allison Transmission Holdings ranks better than 93.38% 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. Allison Transmission Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Allison Transmission Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ALSN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 7.2 Max: 10.3
Current: 3.4
During the past 13 years, Allison Transmission Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.30%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 7.20%.
ALSN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.38% of 755
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs ALSN: 3.40
Allison Transmission Holdings (NYSE:ALSN) 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.
Allison Transmission Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ALSN vs ALV, AUR, APTV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Allison Transmission Holdings'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.
Allison Transmission Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Allison Transmission Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Allison Transmission Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Allison Transmission Holdings 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 3.40 mean?
Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.40 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 Allison Transmission Holdings and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 7.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Allison Transmission Holdings ranks #50 out of 755 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Allison Transmission Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Allison Transmission Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.40 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 7.20. Based on the distribution chart, Allison Transmission Holdings ranks #50 out of 755 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Allison Transmission Holdings has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Allison Transmission Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ALV and AUR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Allison Transmission Holdings ranks #50 out of 755 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Allison Transmission Holdings 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 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 Allison Transmission Holdings and its competitors. Allison Transmission Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Allison Transmission Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $140.62, compared to a current price of $118.88 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 7.20. Allison Transmission Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40 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 Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Allison Transmission Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $118.88 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $140.62.
GuruFocus considers Allison Transmission Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ALSN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.40 (53% below median its 10-year median of 7.20)
GF Value™: $140.62 vs. price of $118.88 (15.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Allison Transmission is the largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Its automatic transmissions allow customers to achieve better fuel and operator efficiency than less expensive manual and automated manual transmissions. Allison serves several end markets, including on- and off-highway equipment and military vehicles. Its on-highway business commands approximately 60% global market share. The company's transmissions can be found in Class 4-8 trucks, buses, and a limited number of large passenger vehicles (heavy-duty pickup trucks and motorhomes). Allison also produces commercial hybrid propulsion systems and is developing fully electric powertrains.
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