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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. Armstrong World Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Armstrong World Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:AWII34'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.1 Med: 0 Max: 4.1
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, Armstrong World Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.10%. The lowest was -12.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
BSP:AWII34's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.14% of 942
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs BSP:AWII34: 2.00
Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) 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.
Armstrong World Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BSP:AWII34 vs FBIN, BLDR, AAON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Armstrong World Industries'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.
Armstrong World Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Armstrong World Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Armstrong World Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Armstrong World Industries 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 2.00 mean?
Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 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 Armstrong World Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #74 out of 942 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Armstrong World Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Armstrong World Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00. Based on the distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #74 out of 942 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Armstrong World Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Armstrong World Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FBIN and BLDR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #74 out of 942 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Armstrong World Industries in the top 8% 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 Armstrong World Industries and its competitors. Armstrong World Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Armstrong World Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$949.09, compared to a current price of R$958.50 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00. Armstrong World Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 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 Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armstrong World Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$958.50 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$949.09.
GuruFocus considers Armstrong World Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:AWII34:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.00
GF Value™: R$949.09 vs. price of R$958.50 (1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AWII34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Armstrong World Industries Inc designs and manufactures exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions, using materials such as mineral fiber, fiberglass, metal, felt, architectural resin and glass, wood, wood fiber, and glass-reinforced-gypsum. Its segments include Mineral Fiber, which produces suspended mineral fiber and fiberglass ceiling systems and includes results from the Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) for ceiling suspension system (grid) products; Architectural Specialties, which designs, produces, and sources specialty ceilings, walls, and other architectural applications for commercial settings, with revenues mainly project driven; and Unallocated Corporate. The company operates in the United States and Canada.
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