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Clas Ohlson ABCHIX:CLASBS 75 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLASBS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr246.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks better than 60.99% 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLASBs'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0 Max: 1.2
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Clas Ohlson AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
CHIX:CLASBs's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 60.99% of 687
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs CHIX:CLASBs: -0.10
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBs) 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.
Clas Ohlson AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:CLASBS vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson AB'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.
Clas Ohlson AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Clas Ohlson AB 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 mean?
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #268 out of 687 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #268 out of 687 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #268 out of 687 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Clas Ohlson AB 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. Clas Ohlson AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr246.21, compared to a current price of kr433.10 — trading 75.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Apr. 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr433.10 is trading 75.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr246.21.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLASBS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: kr246.21 vs. price of kr433.10 (75.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLASBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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