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Barings BDCBBDC -2.04%62 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BBDC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,137 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks better than 73.09% 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. Barings BDC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barings BDC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BBDC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.8 Med: -14.4 Max: 1
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, Barings BDC's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%. The lowest was -47.80%. And the median was -14.40%.
BBDC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 73.09% of 1137
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs BBDC: 1.00
Barings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) 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.
Barings BDC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BBDC vs RNP, BBN, PDX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC'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.
Barings BDC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Barings BDC 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?
Barings BDC (BBDC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.00 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 Barings BDC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #306 out of 1137 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Barings BDC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Barings BDC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #306 out of 1137 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RNP and BBN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #306 out of 1137 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Barings BDC 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Barings BDC and its competitors. Barings BDC'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 Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (BBDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.28, compared to a current price of $9.11 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Barings BDC (BBDC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.00 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 Barings BDC (BBDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.11 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.28.
GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BBDC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.00
GF Value™: $8.28 vs. price of $9.11 (10% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BBDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. It employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.
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