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FLSmidth ASCHIX:FLSC +6.33%70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FLSC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr268.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,843 Industrial Products companies, FLSmidth AS ranks better than 90.94% 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. FLSmidth AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FLSmidth AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FLSc'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.4 Med: 0 Max: 2.4
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, FLSmidth AS's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.40%. The lowest was -4.40%. And the median was 0.00%.
CHIX:FLSc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.94% of 1843
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs CHIX:FLSc: 1.20
FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSc) 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.
FLSmidth AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:FLSC vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FLSmidth AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FLSmidth AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
FLSmidth AS 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 1.20 mean?
FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 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 FLSmidth AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #167 out of 1843 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is FLSmidth AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
FLSmidth AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #167 out of 1843 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FLSmidth AS has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FLSmidth AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #167 out of 1843 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places FLSmidth AS in the top 9% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 FLSmidth AS and its competitors. FLSmidth AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FLSmidth AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr268.49, compared to a current price of kr502.00 — trading 87% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. FLSmidth AS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 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 FLSmidth AS (CHIX:FLSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr502.00 is trading 87% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr268.49.
GuruFocus considers FLSmidth AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FLSC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.20
GF Value™: kr268.49 vs. price of kr502.00 (87% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FLSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FLSmidth & Co AS is a Denmark-based company thatsupplies technologies and services to the mining industry, including solutions across processing flowsheets. Its offerings are aimed at supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and environmental considerations in the production of metals and minerals. The company's three segments are: Service, Products, and Pumps, Cyclones & Valves (PC&V). The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Service segment. Geographically, the company operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australia. Among all regions, South America contributes the majority of revenue.
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