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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. Melia Hotels International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Melia Hotels International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Melia Hotels International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was -10.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
CHIX:MELe's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: -0.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELe) 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.
Melia Hotels International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:MELE vs MAR, HLT, H: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Melia Hotels International'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.
Melia Hotels International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Melia Hotels International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melia Hotels International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Melia Hotels International 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 0.00 mean?
Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Melia Hotels International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #999999 out of 462 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Melia Hotels International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Melia Hotels International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #999999 out of 462 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Melia Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melia Hotels International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #999999 out of 462 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Melia Hotels International 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Melia Hotels International and its competitors. Melia Hotels International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melia Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.73, compared to a current price of €10.51 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Melia Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.51 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.73.
GuruFocus considers Melia Hotels International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MELE:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €7.73 vs. price of €10.51 (36% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MELE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melia Hotels International SA is mainly engaged in tourism-related activities, specifically the management and operation of hotels owned by the Group under ownership, lease, management, or franchise arrangements, as well as activities related to vacation club operations. Its reportable segments are Hotel Business, which includes the operating activities of owned and leased hotels and additional hotel business activities such as casinos and tour operators; Hotel Management, which involves the operation of hotels under management or franchise arrangements; and Real Estate, which includes real estate development and operation. The Company operates mainly in Spain, Latin America, the rest of Europe, and Asia.
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