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A P Moller Maersk ASAMKBF 21 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 354% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates AMKBF with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,971.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Transportation companies, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks better than 97.72% 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. A P Moller Maersk AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for A P Moller Maersk AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AMKBF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.2 Med: 1.3 Max: 6.3
Current: 5.9
During the past 13 years, A P Moller Maersk AS's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.30%. The lowest was -2.20%. And the median was 1.30%.
AMKBF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.72% of 527
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs AMKBF: 5.90
A P Moller Maersk AS (OTCPK:AMKBF) 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
A P Moller Maersk AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, A P Moller Maersk AS'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.
A P Moller Maersk AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, A P Moller Maersk AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A P Moller Maersk AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
A P Moller Maersk AS 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 5.90 mean?
A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.90 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 A P Moller Maersk AS and its competitors. This is 354% above median its historical median of 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #12 out of 527 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is A P Moller Maersk AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
A P Moller Maersk AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 5.90 is 354% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #12 out of 527 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, A P Moller Maersk AS has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A P Moller Maersk AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #12 out of 527 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places A P Moller Maersk AS in the top 2% 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 A P Moller Maersk AS and its competitors. A P Moller Maersk AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.90, which is 354% 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 A P Moller Maersk AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,971.62, compared to a current price of $2,643.28 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.90, which is 354% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. A P Moller Maersk AS's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 11 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 A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 5.90 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 A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2,643.28 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,971.62.
GuruFocus considers A P Moller Maersk AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMKBF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 5.90 (354% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: $1,971.62 vs. price of $2,643.28 (34.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMKBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Denmark-listed A.P. Moller-Maersk operates trade, shipping, logistics, and terminal assets globally. The oceans segment, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the second-largest oceangoing shipping capacity globally. Maersk has acquired several logistics firms in the past couple of years and plans for the segment to be the company's growth engine. Over the past few years, Maersk has divested noncore operations, including its long-standing stakes in Danske Bank and Dansk Supermarked, as well as its oil and gas operations and ocean towing.
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