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Bilfinger SEBFLBY 72 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates BFLBY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 946 Construction companies, Bilfinger SE ranks better than 77.91% 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. Bilfinger SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bilfinger SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BFLBY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.5 Med: 0.4 Max: 3.1
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Bilfinger SE's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%. The lowest was -4.50%. And the median was 0.40%.
BFLBY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 77.91% of 946
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1
vs BFLBY: 0.40
Bilfinger SE (OTCPK:BFLBY) 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.
Bilfinger SE 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BFLBY vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bilfinger SE'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.
Bilfinger SE 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bilfinger SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bilfinger SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Bilfinger SE 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 0.40 mean?
Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 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 Bilfinger SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #209 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Bilfinger SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bilfinger SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #209 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bilfinger SE has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bilfinger SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #209 out of 946 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Bilfinger SE in the top 22% 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Bilfinger SE and its competitors. Bilfinger SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bilfinger SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.46, compared to a current price of $19.08 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Bilfinger SE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bilfinger SE (BFLBY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 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 Bilfinger SE (BFLBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.08 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.46.
GuruFocus considers Bilfinger SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BFLBY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $14.46 vs. price of $19.08 (32% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFLBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bilfinger SE is an international industrial services provider. It delivers customized engineering services to customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, oil, and gas markets. Its product portfolio attempts to cover the entire value chain, from consulting and planning to installation and maintenance. Bilfinger has three operating segments: Engineering & Maintenance Europe, Engineering & Maintenance International, and Technologies.
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