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Avolta AGDFRYF 76 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -16.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DFRYF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Retail - Cyclical companies, Avolta AG ranks worse than 88.58% 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. Avolta AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -16.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avolta AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DFRYF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.8 Med: -15.05 Max: 2.6
Current: -16.2
During the past 13 years, Avolta AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.60%. The lowest was -23.80%. And the median was -15.05%.
DFRYF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 88.58% of 692
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs DFRYF: -16.20
Avolta AG (OTCPK:DFRYF) 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.
Avolta AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DFRYF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Avolta AG'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.
Avolta AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Avolta AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avolta AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 -16.20 mean?
Avolta AG (DFRYF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -16.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Avolta AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #613 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Avolta AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Avolta AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -16.20. Based on the distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #613 out of 692 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avolta AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avolta AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Avolta AG ranks #613 out of 692 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Avolta AG 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Avolta AG and its competitors. Avolta AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -16.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avolta AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avolta AG (DFRYF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.61, compared to a current price of $63.14 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -16.20. Avolta AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Avolta AG (DFRYF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -16.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Avolta AG (DFRYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avolta AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.14 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.61.
GuruFocus considers Avolta AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFRYF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -16.20
GF Value™: $44.61 vs. price of $63.14 (41.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFRYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avolta is the world's largest duty-free shop operator and leader in travel retail. Airports make up over 80% of the company's total revenue. Following the acquisition of Autogrill in 2023, Avolta now offers a full range of services across travel hubs, including duty-paid and duty-free retail, convenience, and food and beverage operations. The company's main markets are Europe and the Americas, while Asia contributed around 4% of total sales in 2024.
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