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Hilton Food GroupCHIX:HFGL +1.65%69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks better than 59.13% 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. Hilton Food Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Food Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9 Med: -0.9 Max: 0
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, Hilton Food Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -3.90%. And the median was -0.90%.
CHIX:HFGl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.13% of 964
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs CHIX:HFGl: -0.20
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGl) 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.
Hilton Food Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group'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.
Hilton Food Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hilton Food Group 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 -0.20 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #394 out of 964 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Hilton Food Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hilton Food Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #394 out of 964 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #394 out of 964 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Hilton Food Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. Hilton Food Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.72, compared to a current price of £6.31 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.31 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.72.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: £8.72 vs. price of £6.31 (27.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
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