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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. Protector Forsikring ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Protector Forsikring ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Protector Forsikring ASA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.50%. The lowest was -7.30%. And the median was 0.00%.
CHIX:PROTo's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: -0.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Protector Forsikring ASA (CHIX:PROTo) 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.
Protector Forsikring ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:PROTO vs FNF, AXS, FAF: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Protector Forsikring ASA'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.
Protector Forsikring ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Protector Forsikring ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Protector Forsikring ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Protector Forsikring ASA 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?
Protector Forsikring ASA (CHIX:PROTO) 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 Protector Forsikring ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Protector Forsikring ASA ranks #999999 out of 280 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Protector Forsikring ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Protector Forsikring ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Protector Forsikring ASA ranks #999999 out of 280 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Protector Forsikring ASA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Protector Forsikring ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FNF and AXS?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Protector Forsikring ASA ranks #999999 out of 280 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Protector Forsikring ASA 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 an Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 Protector Forsikring ASA and its competitors. Protector Forsikring ASA'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 Protector Forsikring ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protector Forsikring ASA (CHIX:PROTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr362.74, compared to a current price of kr485.60 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Protector Forsikring ASA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Protector Forsikring ASA (CHIX:PROTO), 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 Protector Forsikring ASA (CHIX:PROTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Protector Forsikring ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr485.60 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr362.74.
GuruFocus considers Protector Forsikring ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PROTO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: kr362.74 vs. price of kr485.60 (33.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PROTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Protector Forsikring ASA developer of a general P&C and employee benefits insurance provider designed to deliver cost and quality leadership in the insurance industry. The company offers standardized insurance products, all core systems insourced and developed in-house, enabling brokers and businesses across multiple countries to access competitive pricing and a value-based performance culture.
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