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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. Advanced Micro Devices's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Micro Devices's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AMD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16 Med: -6.3 Max: -0.4
Current: -0.4
During the past 13 years, Advanced Micro Devices's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%. The lowest was -16.00%. And the median was -6.30%.
AMD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 65.82% of 746
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs AMD: -0.40
Advanced Micro Devices (NAS:AMD) 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.
Advanced Micro Devices 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AMD vs INTC, MU, TXN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Advanced Micro Devices'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.
Advanced Micro Devices 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Advanced Micro Devices's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Micro Devices's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Advanced Micro Devices 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?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 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 Advanced Micro Devices and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Micro Devices ranks #255 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Advanced Micro Devices' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Advanced Micro Devices' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Micro Devices ranks #255 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advanced Micro Devices has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Micro Devices' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to INTC and MU?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advanced Micro Devices ranks #255 out of 746 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Advanced Micro Devices 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 Advanced Micro Devices and its competitors. Advanced Micro Devices'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 Advanced Micro Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $244.16, compared to a current price of $552.33 — trading 126.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Advanced Micro Devices' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 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 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Micro Devices stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $552.33 is trading 126.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $244.16.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Micro Devices to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
GF Value™: $244.16 vs. price of $552.33 (126.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers (including artificial intelligence), industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. However, AMD is emerging as a prominent player in AI GPUs and related hardware. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox.
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