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Banco MacroBMA +0.13%67 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 700% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates BMA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Banks companies, Banco Macro ranks better than 68.46% 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. Banco Macro's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Banco Macro's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BMA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.6 Med: 0.05 Max: 4.2
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Banco Macro's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.20%. The lowest was -4.60%. And the median was 0.05%.
BMA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 68.46% of 1043
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs BMA: 0.40
Banco Macro (NYSE:BMA) 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.
Banco Macro 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BMA vs PNC, USB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banco Macro'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.
Banco Macro 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banco Macro's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Banco Macro's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Banco Macro 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?
Banco Macro (BMA) 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 Banco Macro and its competitors. This is 700% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #329 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Banco Macro's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Banco Macro's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Based on the distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #329 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Banco Macro has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco Macro's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #329 out of 1043 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Banco Macro 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Banco Macro and its competitors. Banco Macro's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Macro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Macro (BMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.17, compared to a current price of $77.87 — trading 89.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Banco Macro's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Banco Macro (BMA), 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 Banco Macro (BMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Macro stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $77.87 is trading 89.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.17.
GuruFocus considers Banco Macro to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BMA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40 (700% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $41.17 vs. price of $77.87 (89.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banco Macro SA is a financial institution and it provides standard banking products and services designed to suit individual needs. It has two categories of customers, retail customers, which include individuals and entrepreneurs, and corporate customers, which include small, medium, and large companies and corporations. In addition, it provides services to four provincial governments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Argentina.
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