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Viant TechnologyDSP +4.41%66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DSP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,133 Software companies, Viant Technology ranks worse than 68.5% 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. Viant Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viant Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DSP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.4 Med: -11.1 Max: -6.1
Current: -6.3
During the past 8 years, Viant Technology's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.10%. The lowest was -16.40%. And the median was -11.10%.
DSP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 68.5% of 2133
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs DSP: -6.30
Viant Technology (NAS:DSP) 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.
Viant Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DSP vs RTB, IMMR, KLTR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Viant Technology'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.
Viant Technology 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Viant Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viant Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Viant Technology 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 -6.30 mean?
Viant Technology (DSP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.30 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 Viant Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #1461 out of 2133 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Viant Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Viant Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30. Based on the distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #1461 out of 2133 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viant Technology has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viant Technology's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RTB and IMMR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Viant Technology ranks #1461 out of 2133 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Viant Technology 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 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 Viant Technology and its competitors. Viant Technology's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viant Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viant Technology (DSP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.80, compared to a current price of $12.78 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30. Viant Technology's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Viant Technology (DSP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30 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 Viant Technology (DSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viant Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.78 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.80.
GuruFocus considers Viant Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.30
GF Value™: $7.80 vs. price of $12.78 (63.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viant Technology Inc is an advertising technology company engaged in providing a cloud-based demand-side platform (DSP) for programmatic advertising. The company enables marketers and advertising agencies to plan, buy, and measure digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including connected TV, streaming audio, mobile, desktop, and digital out-of-home. Its platform leverages data integrations and proprietary identity solutions to deliver targeted advertising, audience insights, and performance measurement.
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