Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:SFRL Severfield PLC CHIX:SFRL
57 GF Score
Price £0.38
GF Value £0.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Severfield 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Severfield CHIX:SFRL 57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SFRL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Construction companies, Severfield ranks better than 89.62% 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. Severfield's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%.

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

CHIX:SFRl' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -251.7   Med: -0.8   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.6

During the past 13 years, Severfield's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%. The lowest was -251.70%. And the median was -0.80%.

CHIX:SFRl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
89.62% of 944 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9 vs CHIX:SFRl: 1.60

Severfield (CHIX:SFRl) 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.


Severfield 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:SFRL vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Severfield'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.


Severfield 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Severfield's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Severfield 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 1.60 mean?
Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 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 Severfield and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #98 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Severfield's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Severfield's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60. Based on the distribution chart, Severfield ranks #98 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Severfield has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severfield's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #98 out of 944 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Severfield in the top 10% 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Severfield and its competitors. Severfield's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Severfield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.38 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60. Severfield's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.38 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53. GuruFocus considers Severfield to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SFRL:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.60
  • GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.38 (28.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Severfield Business Description

Other Exchanges SFR:UK0L3:Germany
Address Severs House, Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate, Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, GBR, YO7 3JN
Severfield PLC is a construction company in the United Kingdom. It is engaged in the design, fabrication, and construction of structural steelwork. The company's operating segments are; Core Construction Operations, and Modular Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Core Construction Operations segment which comprises the combined results of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Nuclear and Infrastructure (N&I) divisions, including the results of Voortman Steel Construction Holding (VSCH). It provides steel superstructures and various other products like modular frames, severstor, and seversafe offload systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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