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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. Diebold Nixdorf's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 23.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diebold Nixdorf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DBD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.1 Med: -0.4 Max: 23.5
Current: 23.5
During the past 13 years, Diebold Nixdorf's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 23.50%. The lowest was -31.10%. And the median was -0.40%.
DBD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 99.76% of 2123
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs DBD: 23.50
Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) 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.
Diebold Nixdorf 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DBD vs FSLY, NIQ, WK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Diebold Nixdorf'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.
Diebold Nixdorf 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Diebold Nixdorf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diebold Nixdorf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Diebold Nixdorf 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 23.50 mean?
Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 23.50 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 Diebold Nixdorf and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #5 out of 2123 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Diebold Nixdorf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Diebold Nixdorf's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 23.50. Based on the distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #5 out of 2123 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diebold Nixdorf has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diebold Nixdorf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FSLY and NIQ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #5 out of 2123 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Diebold Nixdorf in the top 0% 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 Diebold Nixdorf and its competitors. Diebold Nixdorf's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 23.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diebold Nixdorf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.77, compared to a current price of $72.24 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 23.50. Diebold Nixdorf's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Diebold Nixdorf (DBD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 23.50 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 Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diebold Nixdorf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $72.24 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $73.77.
GuruFocus considers Diebold Nixdorf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DBD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 23.50
GF Value™: $73.77 vs. price of $72.24 (2.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diebold Nixdorf Inc is engaged in providing software and hardware services for financial and retail industries. The customer segments of the company are Banking, which offers integrated solutions for financial institutions, and Retail, which offers solutions, software, and services that improve the checkout process for retailers. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Banking segment.
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