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Lovisa HoldingsASX:LOV -1.83%91 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:LOV with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of A$40.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lovisa Holdings ranks worse than 57.89% 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. Lovisa Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lovisa Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LOV'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1 Med: -0.65 Max: 0
Current: -1
During the past 11 years, Lovisa Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -1.00%. And the median was -0.65%.
ASX:LOV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 57.89% of 691
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs ASX:LOV: -1.00
Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) 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.
Lovisa Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:LOV vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lovisa 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.
Lovisa Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lovisa Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lovisa Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Lovisa 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 -1.00 mean?
Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lovisa Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lovisa Holdings ranks #400 out of 691 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Lovisa Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lovisa Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Lovisa Holdings ranks #400 out of 691 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lovisa Holdings has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lovisa Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lovisa Holdings ranks #400 out of 691 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Lovisa Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lovisa Holdings and its competitors. Lovisa Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lovisa Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$40.07, compared to a current price of A$23.10 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Lovisa Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lovisa Holdings (ASX:LOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lovisa Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$23.10 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$40.07.
GuruFocus considers Lovisa Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LOV:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.00
GF Value™: A$40.07 vs. price of A$23.10 (42.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lovisa is a global fast-fashion retailer specializing in jewelry. A vertically integrated supply chain allows it to develop, source, and merchandise its exclusive products. Its target customer base is millennials seeking affordable and fashionable jewelry or receiving it as gifts. Lovisa's global network of own-operated and franchised stores span across more than 30 countries. Lovisa's sales growth record is largely underpinned by global store rollouts. The store format and offering is standardized globally, with stores typically in shopping centers and malls with relatively high foot traffic and sales per square meter. Lovisa also operates online stores and in-store piercing services in all its jurisdictions.
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