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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. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alexandria Real Estate Equities's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -23.90%. And the median was -11.10%.
ARE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: -2.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE:ARE) 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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ARE vs VNO, BXP, CUZ: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Real Estate Equities's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 0.00 mean?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #999999 out of 601 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #999999 out of 601 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Real Estate Equities' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VNO and BXP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #999999 out of 601 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the lower 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 REITs company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.27, compared to a current price of $52.92 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.92 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.27.
GuruFocus considers Alexandria Real Estate Equities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ARE:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $88.27 vs. price of $52.92 (40% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT). It is engaged in the business of providing space for lease to life science, agtech, and technology tenants. The company has established a market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle, Texas, and Canada. The Company is a life science real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, and operating properties that provide space for lease to tenants in the life science industry.
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