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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. CCL Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CCL Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CCLLF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.3 Med: -0.45 Max: 6.6
Current: 0.7
During the past 13 years, CCL Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.60%. The lowest was -4.30%. And the median was -0.45%.
CCLLF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.56% of 180
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs CCLLF: 0.70
CCL Industries (OTCPK:CCLLF) 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.
CCL Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CCLLF vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL 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.
CCL Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
CCL 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 0.70 mean?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 as of Mar. 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #35 out of 180 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is CCL Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
CCL Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #35 out of 180 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #35 out of 180 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places CCL Industries in the top 19% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. CCL Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.50, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Mar. 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.50.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70
GF Value™: $56.50 vs. price of $61.66 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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