Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40% (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:ODLO Odfjell Drilling Ltd CHIX:ODLO
68 GF Score
Price kr90.30
GF Value kr78.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Odfjell Drilling 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Odfjell Drilling CHIX:ODLO 68 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ODLO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of kr78.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 Oil & Gas companies, Odfjell Drilling ranks better than 66.81% 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. Odfjell Drilling's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.

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

CHIX:ODLo' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6   Med: 0   Max: 47.5
Current: -0.4

During the past 13 years, Odfjell Drilling's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 47.50%. The lowest was -6.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

CHIX:ODLo's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
66.81% of 684 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.55 vs CHIX:ODLo: -0.40

Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLo) 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.


Odfjell Drilling 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:ODLO vs NE, RIG, VAL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Odfjell Drilling'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.


Odfjell Drilling 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Odfjell Drilling's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Odfjell Drilling 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 -0.40 mean?
Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 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 Odfjell Drilling and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Odfjell Drilling ranks #227 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Odfjell Drilling's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Odfjell Drilling's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Odfjell Drilling ranks #227 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Odfjell Drilling has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell Drilling's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Odfjell Drilling ranks #227 out of 684 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Odfjell Drilling 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Odfjell Drilling and its competitors. Odfjell Drilling's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell Drilling stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr78.70, compared to a current price of kr90.30 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Odfjell Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 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 Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell Drilling stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr90.30 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr78.70. GuruFocus considers Odfjell Drilling to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ODLO:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
  • GF Value™: kr78.70 vs. price of kr90.30 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Odfjell Drilling Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Lower Ground Floor, Prime View, Prime Four Business Park, Kingswells, Aberdeen, Scotland, GBR, AB15 8PU
Odfjell Drilling Ltd is an integrated offshore drilling and oil service company. The company and its subsidiaries operate mobile offshore drilling units. It operates in the segments Own Fleet and External Fleet. The Own Fleet segment operates mobile offshore drilling units owned by Odfjell Drilling. The External Fleet segment offers management services to other owners of drilling units, mainly operational management, management of regulatory requirements, marketing, contract negotiations, client relations, preparations for the operation, and mobilization. The majority of revenue is generated from the Own Fleet segment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.
68GF Score

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