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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. CommVault Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CommVault Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CVLT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.5 Med: -0.2 Max: 2.2
Current: 2.2
During the past 13 years, CommVault Systems's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%. The lowest was -2.50%. And the median was -0.20%.
CVLT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.72% of 2134
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs CVLT: 2.20
CommVault Systems (NAS:CVLT) 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.
CommVault Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CVLT vs NAVN, APPF, DUOL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, CommVault Systems'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.
CommVault Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CommVault Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CommVault Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
CommVault Systems 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?
CommVault Systems (CVLT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.20 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 CommVault Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #134 out of 2134 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is CommVault Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
CommVault Systems' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. Based on the distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #134 out of 2134 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CommVault Systems has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CommVault Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NAVN and APPF?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #134 out of 2134 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places CommVault Systems in the top 6% 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 CommVault Systems and its competitors. CommVault Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CommVault Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems (CVLT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $164.57, compared to a current price of $133.81 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20. CommVault Systems' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 CommVault Systems (CVLT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.20 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 CommVault Systems (CVLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $133.81 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $164.57.
GuruFocus considers CommVault Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CVLT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.20
GF Value™: $164.57 vs. price of $133.81 (18.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CommVault Systems Inc provides cyber resiliency solutions designed to help the enterprise protect, secure, and recover its data, applications, and identity systems in a world of increasing cyber threats and attacks. Its offerings provide cyber resilience, including data protection, cyber recovery, data security, and governance, aiming to enable customers to continue business. The company delivers its solutions through Commvault Cloud, a cloud native platform that unifies data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience across on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service environments. It sells its offerings through subscription-based arrangements, including SaaS and term-based subscriptions, and also offers perpetual licenses, customer support, and professional services.
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