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EvertecEVTC -2.63%86 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates EVTC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,132 Software companies, Evertec ranks better than 91.7% 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. Evertec's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Evertec's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EVTC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 1.7 Max: 4
Current: 1.6
During the past 13 years, Evertec's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.00%. The lowest was 0.10%. And the median was 1.70%.
EVTC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 91.7% of 2132
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs EVTC: 1.60
Evertec (NYSE:EVTC) 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.
Evertec 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
EVTC vs MQ, FIVN, BAND: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Evertec'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.
Evertec 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Evertec's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evertec'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 1.60 mean?
Evertec (EVTC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 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 Evertec and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Evertec's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Evertec ranks #177 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Evertec's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Evertec's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 is near median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 4.00. Based on the distribution chart, Evertec ranks #177 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Evertec has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evertec's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MQ and FIVN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Evertec ranks #177 out of 2132 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Evertec in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Evertec's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 4.00 over the past decade. 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 Evertec and its competitors. Evertec's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evertec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evertec (EVTC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.71, compared to a current price of $29.59 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.70. Evertec's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Evertec (EVTC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 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 Evertec (EVTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evertec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.59 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.71.
GuruFocus considers Evertec to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EVTC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.60 (near median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: $44.71 vs. price of $29.59 (33.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EVTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evertec Inc is a transaction processing business in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its business segments are Merchant Acquiring, Payment Services - Puerto Rico & Caribbean, Latin America Payments and Solutions, and Business Solutions. Latin America Payments and Solutions segment derive maximum revenue. The company serves a diversified customer base of financial institutions, merchants, corporations, and government agencies with mission-critical technology solutions that enable them to issue, process, and accept transactions securely. Geographically, it operates in Puerto Rico, Caribbean, and Latin America.
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