Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:KSLH Keskisuomalainen Oyj CHIX:KSLH
61 GF Score
Price €11.05
GF Value €8.20
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What is Keskisuomalainen Oyj 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Keskisuomalainen Oyj CHIX:KSLH 61 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KSLH with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Media - Diversified companies, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks worse than 61.02% 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. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Keskisuomalainen Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:KSLh' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: 0   Max: 2.1
Current: -3

During the past 13 years, Keskisuomalainen Oyj's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%. The lowest was -3.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

CHIX:KSLh's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
61.02% of 626 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -1.05 vs CHIX:KSLh: -3.00

Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLh) 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.


Keskisuomalainen Oyj 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:KSLH vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Keskisuomalainen Oyj'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.


Keskisuomalainen Oyj 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Keskisuomalainen Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Keskisuomalainen Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Keskisuomalainen Oyj 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 -3.00 mean?
Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.00 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 Keskisuomalainen Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks #382 out of 626 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Keskisuomalainen Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Keskisuomalainen Oyj's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks #382 out of 626 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Keskisuomalainen Oyj has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keskisuomalainen Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks #382 out of 626 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Keskisuomalainen Oyj 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Keskisuomalainen Oyj and its competitors. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keskisuomalainen Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.20, compared to a current price of €11.05 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00 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 Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keskisuomalainen Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.05 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.20.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KSLH:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.00
  • GF Value™: €8.20 vs. price of €11.05 (34.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KSLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Keskisuomalainen Oyj Business Description

Other Exchanges 0F1C:UKKSL:Finland
Address Aholaidantie 3, Jyvaskyla, FIN, FI-40101
Keskisuomalainen Oyj is engaged in publishing print and online newspapers and magazines in Finland. It also provides printing services for magazines, newspapers, direct mail products, attachments, brochures, posters, and books. The company also offers marketing and communications solutions; digital content production solutions, as well as digital media; and research services.
61GF Score

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