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Atlas Copco ABATLPF 91 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATLPF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,855 Industrial Products companies, Atlas Copco AB ranks worse than 53908.3% 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. Atlas Copco AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atlas Copco AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Atlas Copco AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%. The lowest was -0.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
ATLPF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: -1.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Atlas Copco AB (OTCPK:ATLPF) 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.
Atlas Copco AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ATLPF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Atlas Copco AB'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.
Atlas Copco AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atlas Copco AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Copco AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Atlas Copco AB 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?
Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #999999 out of 1855 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Atlas Copco AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Atlas Copco AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #999999 out of 1855 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atlas Copco AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Copco AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #999999 out of 1855 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Atlas Copco AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. Atlas Copco AB'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 Atlas Copco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.33, compared to a current price of $20.02 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Atlas Copco AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Atlas Copco AB (ATLPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.02 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.33.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Copco AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATLPF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $17.33 vs. price of $20.02 (15.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATLPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Copco is a 140-year-old Swedish company that pioneered air compression technology and remains a leading air compressor manufacturer. Atlas Copco is also a leading manufacturer of vacuum pump equipment, industrial power tools, and portable power and air compression equipment. The company's operations match the geographic breadth of its customers, with a presence in 180 countries. Atlas Copco's revenue is derived from three sources: initial equipment sales, spare parts, and maintenance.
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