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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. Telekom Austria AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telekom Austria AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Telekom Austria AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.00%. The lowest was -11.40%. And the median was 0.00%.
CHIX:TKAv's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: -0.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Telekom Austria AG (CHIX:TKAv) 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.
Telekom Austria AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:TKAV vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Austria AG'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.
Telekom Austria AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Austria AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Austria AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Telekom Austria AG 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?
Telekom Austria AG (CHIX:TKAV) 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 Telekom Austria AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #999999 out of 232 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Telekom Austria AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Telekom Austria AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #999999 out of 232 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telekom Austria AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Austria AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #999999 out of 232 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Telekom Austria AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Telekom Austria AG and its competitors. Telekom Austria AG'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 Telekom Austria AG stock overvalued right now?
Telekom Austria AG (CHIX:TKAV) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.73, compared to a current price of €9.53 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Telekom Austria AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Telekom Austria AG (CHIX:TKAV), 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 Telekom Austria AG (CHIX:TKAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Austria AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.53 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.73.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:TKAV:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €8.73 vs. price of €9.53 (9.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TKAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telekom Austria AG is a telecommunications provider. The company offers products and services in the areas of voice telephony, broadband Internet, mobile and home entertainment, as well as smart home, data and IT solutions, wholesale, payment solutions, and digital services. It generates income in the form of Service revenues and Equipment revenues. Geographically, the company operates across Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Belarus. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in Austria.
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