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Bausch HealthBHC -4.11%62 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BHC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 648 Drug Manufacturers companies, Bausch Health ranks better than 60.34% 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. Bausch Health's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bausch Health's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BHC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.7 Med: -0.9 Max: 14
Current: -0.8
During the past 13 years, Bausch Health's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 14.00%. The lowest was -34.70%. And the median was -0.90%.
BHC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 60.34% of 648
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: -2
vs BHC: -0.80
Bausch Health (NYSE:BHC) 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.
Bausch Health 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BHC vs ZTS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Bausch Health'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.
Bausch Health 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bausch Health's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bausch Health's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Bausch Health 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 -0.80 mean?
Bausch Health (BHC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 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 Bausch Health and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bausch Health ranks #257 out of 648 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Bausch Health's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bausch Health's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Bausch Health ranks #257 out of 648 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bausch Health has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch Health's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Bausch Health ranks #257 out of 648 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Bausch Health 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Bausch Health and its competitors. Bausch Health's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch Health (BHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.62, compared to a current price of $6.18 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Bausch Health's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Bausch Health (BHC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 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 Bausch Health (BHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch Health stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.18 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.62.
GuruFocus considers Bausch Health to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BHC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80
GF Value™: $7.62 vs. price of $6.18 (19% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bausch Health Companies Inc is a world-wide specialty pharmaceutical, consumer health, and medical device company with a focus on branded products for the gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology and dermatology markets. The company reports revenue in five segments: Salix; International; Solta Medical; Diversified Products and Bausch + Lomb. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Bausch + Lomb segment.
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