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Vertu MotorsCHIX:VTUL +0.24%42 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Vehicles & Parts companies, Vertu Motors ranks better than 95.1% 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. Vertu Motors's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertu Motors's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VTUl'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.4 Med: -1.8 Max: 3.9
Current: 3.9
During the past 13 years, Vertu Motors's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.90%. The lowest was -29.40%. And the median was -1.80%.
CHIX:VTUl's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.1% of 755
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs CHIX:VTUl: 3.90
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUl) 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.
Vertu Motors 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.
Vertu Motors 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertu Motors's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Vertu Motors 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 3.90 mean?
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.90 as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #37 out of 755 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Vertu Motors' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vertu Motors' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90. Based on the distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #37 out of 755 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #37 out of 755 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Vertu Motors in the top 5% 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 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. Vertu Motors's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £0.85 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90 as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.85 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71.
GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.90
GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £0.85 (19% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VTUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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