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Volvo Car ABCHIX:VOLCBS 69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VOLCBS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr22.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volvo Car AB ranks better than 71.11% 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. Volvo Car AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volvo Car AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VOLCBs'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.2
During the past 8 years, Volvo Car AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 0.30%.
CHIX:VOLCBs's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 71.11% of 758
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs CHIX:VOLCBs: 0.20
Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBs) 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.
Volvo Car AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:VOLCBS vs TSLA, GM, F: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volvo Car AB'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.
Volvo Car AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volvo Car AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volvo Car AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Volvo Car AB 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 0.20 mean?
Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 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 Volvo Car AB and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Volvo Car AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #219 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Volvo Car AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Volvo Car AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #219 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Volvo Car AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo Car AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volvo Car AB ranks #219 out of 758 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Volvo Car AB in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Volvo Car AB's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.30 over the past decade. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Volvo Car AB and its competitors. Volvo Car AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo Car AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr22.47, compared to a current price of kr18.88 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Volvo Car AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 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 Volvo Car AB (CHIX:VOLCBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr18.88 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr22.47.
GuruFocus considers Volvo Car AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VOLCBS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: kr22.47 vs. price of kr18.88 (16% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VOLCBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volvo Car AB manufactures, designs, and supplies automobiles. The company offers a wide range of cars. Geographically, it has a presence in China, the USA; Sweden; Germany; the United Kingdom; Japan, and South Korea. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of new cars.
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