EOS (Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80% (As of Dec. 2025)

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EOS Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II EOS
54 GF Score
Price $21.25
GF Value $13.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II EOS -0.47% 54 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates EOS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,142 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks better than 50.18% 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. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EOS' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.3   Med: -1.6   Max: -0.8
Current: -0.8

During the past 9 years, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%. The lowest was -2.30%. And the median was -1.60%.

EOS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
50.18% of 1142 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs EOS: -0.80

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (NYSE:EOS) 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.


Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


EOS vs TYG, CRF, FRBP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II'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.


Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 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 -0.80 mean?
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 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 Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks #569 out of 1142 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks #569 out of 1142 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TYG and CRF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks #569 out of 1142 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II in the upper 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 Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II and its competitors. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.14, compared to a current price of $21.25 — trading 61.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 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 Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.25 is trading 61.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.14. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EOS:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80
  • GF Value™: $13.14 vs. price of $21.25 (61.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks. It invests in a portfolio of large and mid-cap securities in sectors such as Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Financials, Materials, and Energy.
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