EBCRY (Embracer Group AB) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.10% (As of Jun. 2026)

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EBCRY Embracer Group AB EBCRY
45 GF Score
Price $6.46
GF Value $4.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Embracer Group AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Embracer Group AB EBCRY 45 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates EBCRY with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Interactive Media companies, Embracer Group AB ranks worse than 58.56% 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. Embracer Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Embracer Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EBCRY' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.5   Med: -16.2   Max: -2.1
Current: -2.1

During the past 11 years, Embracer Group AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.10%. The lowest was -33.50%. And the median was -16.20%.

EBCRY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
58.56% of 432 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1 vs EBCRY: -2.10

Embracer Group AB (OTCPK:EBCRY) 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.


Embracer Group AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


EBCRY vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Embracer Group AB'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.


Embracer Group AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Embracer Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Embracer Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Embracer Group AB 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 -2.10 mean?
Embracer Group AB (EBCRY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.10 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 Embracer Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Embracer Group AB ranks #253 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Embracer Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Embracer Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Embracer Group AB ranks #253 out of 432 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Embracer Group AB has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embracer Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Embracer Group AB ranks #253 out of 432 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Embracer Group AB 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Embracer Group AB and its competitors. Embracer Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embracer Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embracer Group AB (EBCRY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.43, compared to a current price of $6.46 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.10. Embracer Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Embracer Group AB (EBCRY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.10 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 Embracer Group AB (EBCRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embracer Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.46 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.43. GuruFocus considers Embracer Group AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EBCRY:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.10
  • GF Value™: $4.43 vs. price of $6.46 (45.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the EBCRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Embracer Group AB Business Description

Address Tullhusgatan 1B, Karlstad, SWE, 652 09
Embracer Group AB is a parent company of businesses led by entrepreneurs in PC, console, mobile, and board games and other related media. The Group has an extensive catalog of several owned or controlled franchises and has a presence in various regions through its operative groups, namely THQ Nordic, Plaion, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, and others. Its operating segments are: PC/Console Games, Mobile Games, and Entertainment & Services. Maximum revenue is derived from the Entertainment & Services segment, which is engaged in the development, publishing, and distribution of comic books, wholesale of publishing titles of games for console and PC, as well as films, and externally distributes films and TV series. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the USA.
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