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Colruyt Group NVCUYTY 85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates CUYTY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 193 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks better than 88.08% 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. Colruyt Group NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CUYTY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3 Med: 2.2 Max: 4.5
Current: 2.2
During the past 13 years, Colruyt Group NV's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.50%. The lowest was -3.30%. And the median was 2.20%.
CUYTY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.08% of 193
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs CUYTY: 2.20
Colruyt Group NV (OTCPK:CUYTY) 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.
Colruyt Group NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CUYTY vs KR, SFM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Colruyt Group NV 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 2.20 mean?
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #23 out of 193 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 is near median its 10-year median of 2.20. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #23 out of 193 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #23 out of 193 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Colruyt Group NV in the top 12% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. Colruyt Group NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.02, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.20. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.02.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CUYTY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20 (near median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: $11.02 vs. price of $11.07 (0.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUYTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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