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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. Customers Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Customers Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CUBI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.1 Med: -2 Max: 1.6
Current: -1.8
During the past 13 years, Customers Bancorp's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%. The lowest was -33.10%. And the median was -2.00%.
CUBI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 68.67% of 1034
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs CUBI: -1.80
Customers Bancorp (NYSE:CUBI) 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.
Customers Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CUBI vs FBNC, WAFD, FRME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Customers Bancorp'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.
Customers Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Customers Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Customers Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Customers Bancorp 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 -1.80 mean?
Customers Bancorp (CUBI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.80 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 Customers Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Customers Bancorp ranks #710 out of 1034 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Customers Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Customers Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Customers Bancorp ranks #710 out of 1034 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Customers Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Customers Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FBNC and WAFD?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Customers Bancorp ranks #710 out of 1034 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Customers Bancorp 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Customers Bancorp and its competitors. Customers Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Customers Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Customers Bancorp (CUBI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.07, compared to a current price of $78.16 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80. Customers Bancorp'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 Customers Bancorp (CUBI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80 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 Customers Bancorp (CUBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Customers Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.16 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.07.
GuruFocus considers Customers Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CUBI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.80
GF Value™: $63.07 vs. price of $78.16 (23.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Customers Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company conducting banking activities through its wholly owned subsidiary, Customers Bank. The Bank provides commercial and consumer customers the stability of a regulated financial institution supported by risk management. It serves commercial and corporate businesses nationwide, including healthcare, real estate, specialty finance, fund finance, technology and venture capital banking, mortgage finance and commercial equipment financing, and provides payments and treasury services. The Bank also serves consumers through its branch network, offering residential mortgages and personal loan and deposit products, including Banking-as-a-Service, with services delivered predominantly in Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania, New York, and other states.
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