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Dream Finders HomesDFH -1.26%74 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFH with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 72 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Dream Finders Homes ranks better than 52.78% 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. Dream Finders Homes's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dream Finders Homes's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DFH'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.7 Med: -0.5 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.2
During the past 8 years, Dream Finders Homes's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%. The lowest was -0.70%. And the median was -0.50%.
DFH's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 52.78% of 72
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.05
vs DFH: 0.20
Dream Finders Homes (NYSE:DFH) 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.
Dream Finders Homes 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DFH vs LGIH, BXBL, BZH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Dream Finders Homes'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.
Dream Finders Homes 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dream Finders Homes's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dream Finders Homes's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Dream Finders Homes 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 0.20 mean?
Dream Finders Homes (DFH) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 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 Dream Finders Homes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dream Finders Homes ranks #34 out of 72 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Dream Finders Homes' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Dream Finders Homes' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.05. Dream Finders Homes' value of 0.20 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dream Finders Homes ranks #34 out of 72 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dream Finders Homes has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dream Finders Homes' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LGIH and BXBL?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Dream Finders Homes ranks #34 out of 72 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Dream Finders Homes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.05. Dream Finders Homes' value of 0.20 is 300% above this benchmark. 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.05, based on 72 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dream Finders Homes's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 is 300% above the industry median. 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 Dream Finders Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dream Finders Homes's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dream Finders Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dream Finders Homes (DFH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.58, compared to a current price of $15.72 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 and 300% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.05. Dream Finders Homes' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Dream Finders Homes (DFH), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 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 Dream Finders Homes (DFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dream Finders Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.72 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.58.
GuruFocus considers Dream Finders Homes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DFH:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: $28.58 vs. price of $15.72 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 300% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#34 of 72)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dream Finders Homes Inc designs, builds and sells homes in markets throughout the United States. The company's primary focus is on constructing and selling single-family homes across entry-level, first-time move-up, second-time move-up, and active adult markets. Its homebuilding operations are organized into four reportable segments: Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Financial Services. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the Midwest segment.
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