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Bentley SystemsBSY +0.57%72 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,132 Software companies, Bentley Systems ranks better than 51.22% 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. Bentley Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bentley Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4 Med: -2.6 Max: -1.5
Current: -1.5
During the past 8 years, Bentley Systems's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.50%. The lowest was -3.40%. And the median was -2.60%.
BSY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 51.22% of 2132
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs BSY: -1.50
Bentley Systems (NAS:BSY) 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.
Bentley Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BSY vs PAYC, ESTC, FROG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Bentley Systems'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.
Bentley Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bentley Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bentley Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Bentley Systems 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 -1.50 mean?
Bentley Systems (BSY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.50 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 Bentley Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1040 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Bentley Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bentley Systems' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50. Based on the distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1040 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bentley Systems has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bentley Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PAYC and ESTC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1040 out of 2132 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Bentley Systems 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Bentley Systems and its competitors. Bentley Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bentley Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bentley Systems (BSY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.18, compared to a current price of $31.88 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50. Bentley Systems' 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 Bentley Systems (BSY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.50 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 Bentley Systems (BSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bentley Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.88 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $63.18.
GuruFocus considers Bentley Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.50
GF Value™: $63.18 vs. price of $31.88 (49.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bentley Systems is a software vendor that caters to civil engineers, constructors, and geospatial professionals by enabling design, simulation, and data management of infrastructure assets such as roads and bridges. While Bentley is smaller than many other design software companies, it is a market leader across a handful of specialty areas, including public works, electricity grids, and transit.
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