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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. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MBGd'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.8 Med: 0 Max: 3.6
Current: 3.6
During the past 13 years, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%. The lowest was -4.80%. And the median was 0.00%.
CHIX:MBGd's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 94.46% of 758
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs CHIX:MBGd: 3.60
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGd) 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.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:MBGD vs TSLA, GM, F: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Mercedes-Benz Group AG'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.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG 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 3.60 mean?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 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 Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #42 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60. Based on the distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #42 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercedes-Benz Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Mercedes-Benz Group AG ranks #42 out of 758 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Mercedes-Benz Group AG in the top 6% 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its competitors. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.28, compared to a current price of €45.17 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60 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 Mercedes-Benz Group AG (CHIX:MBGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercedes-Benz Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €45.17 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €55.28.
GuruFocus considers Mercedes-Benz Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MBGD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.60
GF Value™: €55.28 vs. price of €45.17 (18.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MBGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercedes-Benz Group is a premium automotive original equipment manufacturer, selling around 2 million passenger cars, including its Chinese joint venture, and just under 400,000 vans per year. The company's financial profile improved significantly following the spinoff of Daimler Truck in 2021. Unlike most automotive OEMs, Mercedes operates under its brand alone. In 2025, 15% of its passenger cars sold were top end (G Class, Maybach, AMG, S Class), 58% were core (C and E Class), and 27% entry (A and B Class). In volume terms, Asia and Europe are Mercedes' largest markets, representing 41% and 36% of 2025 vehicle sales, respectively, followed by North America at 16%.
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