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Cadre HoldingsCDRE +12.86%79 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDRE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cadre Holdings ranks worse than 53.07% 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. Cadre Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cadre Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CDRE'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: -3.45 Max: -2.5
Current: -4.1
During the past 7 years, Cadre Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.50%. The lowest was -5.70%. And the median was -3.45%.
CDRE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 53.07% of 228
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs CDRE: -4.10
Cadre Holdings (NYSE:CDRE) 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.
Cadre Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CDRE vs RCAT, VOYG, NPK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cadre Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadre Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Cadre Holdings 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 -4.10 mean?
Cadre Holdings (CDRE) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.10 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 Cadre Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #121 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Cadre Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cadre Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.10. Based on the distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #121 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadre Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadre Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RCAT and VOYG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #121 out of 228 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Cadre Holdings in the lower 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Cadre Holdings and its competitors. Cadre Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadre Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings (CDRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.15, compared to a current price of $35.02 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.10. Cadre Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.10 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.02 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.15.
GuruFocus considers Cadre Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CDRE:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.10
GF Value™: $39.15 vs. price of $35.02 (10.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadre Holdings Inc is engaged in the design and manufacture of a diversified product portfolio of critical safety and survivability equipment to protect first responders, federal agencies, outdoor recreation, and personal protection markets. The company's equipment provides critical protection to allow its users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. Its operations are comprised of two reportable segments - the Product segment, which is comprised of components that manufacture and sell products, and the Distribution segment, which is comprised of business that serves as a one-stop shop for law enforcement agencies that sells goods produced by the Product segment, as well as other third-party products.
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