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Royal Unibrew ASCHIX:RBREWC 88 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RBREWC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr551.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 98 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Royal Unibrew AS ranks better than 72.45% 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. Royal Unibrew AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Unibrew AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RBREWc'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.8 Med: 0.4 Max: 4.2
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Royal Unibrew AS's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.20%. The lowest was -12.80%. And the median was 0.40%.
CHIX:RBREWc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 72.45% of 98
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: -0.35
vs CHIX:RBREWc: 0.40
Royal Unibrew AS (CHIX:RBREWc) 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.
Royal Unibrew AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:RBREWC vs STZ, TAP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Royal Unibrew AS'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.
Royal Unibrew AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Royal Unibrew AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Unibrew AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Royal Unibrew AS 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?
Royal Unibrew AS (CHIX:RBREWC) 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 Royal Unibrew AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #27 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Royal Unibrew AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Royal Unibrew AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #27 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Unibrew AS has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Unibrew AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #27 out of 98 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Royal Unibrew AS 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Royal Unibrew AS and its competitors. Royal Unibrew AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Unibrew AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Unibrew AS (CHIX:RBREWC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr551.80, compared to a current price of kr421.10 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Royal Unibrew AS's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Royal Unibrew AS (CHIX:RBREWC), 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 Royal Unibrew AS (CHIX:RBREWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Unibrew AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr421.10 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr551.80.
GuruFocus considers Royal Unibrew AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RBREWC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: kr551.80 vs. price of kr421.10 (23.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RBREWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royal Unibrew AS manufactures and sells beverages, including beer, malt beverages, cider, soft drinks, juice, and water. The company produces and distributes its own brands and partner brands, with its largest licensing agreements with PepsiCo and Heineken. Royal Unibrew was founded in 1989 and listed on the Copenhagen stock exchange in 1998.In 2024, Royal Unibrew took over PepsiCo's beverage business in Luxembourg and Belgium. In 2025, Royal Unibrew finalized its acquisition of Pernod Ricard's portfolio of Nordic brands, including spirits, liqueurs, and wines.
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