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Deutsche Post AGDPSTF 80 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DPSTF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Transportation companies, Deutsche Post AG ranks better than 90.13% 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. Deutsche Post AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Post AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DPSTF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8 Med: 0 Max: 2.3
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, Deutsche Post AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was -2.80%. And the median was 0.00%.
DPSTF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.13% of 527
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs DPSTF: 2.30
Deutsche Post AG (OTCPK:DPSTF) 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.
Deutsche Post AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DPSTF vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post 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.
Deutsche Post AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Post AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Post AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Deutsche Post AG 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 2.30 mean?
Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #52 out of 527 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #52 out of 527 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #52 out of 527 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Deutsche Post AG in the top 10% 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. Deutsche Post AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.92, compared to a current price of $64.68 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 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 Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30 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 Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.68 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.92.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPSTF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.30
GF Value™: $47.92 vs. price of $64.68 (35% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DPSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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