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Flagstar Bank NAFLG +0.30%60 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FLG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Banks companies, Flagstar Bank NA ranks worse than 95.66% 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. Flagstar Bank NA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -22.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flagstar Bank NA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FLG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.2 Med: -4.1 Max: 8.9
Current: -22.4
During the past 13 years, Flagstar Bank NA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.90%. The lowest was -48.20%. And the median was -4.10%.
FLG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 95.66% of 1038
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs FLG: -22.40
Flagstar Bank NA (NYSE:FLG) 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.
Flagstar Bank NA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FLG vs AX, ABCB, OZK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Flagstar Bank NA'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.
Flagstar Bank NA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Flagstar Bank NA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flagstar Bank NA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Flagstar Bank NA 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 -22.40 mean?
Flagstar Bank NA (FLG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -22.40 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 Flagstar Bank NA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Flagstar Bank NA ranks #993 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is Flagstar Bank NA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Flagstar Bank NA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.40. Based on the distribution chart, Flagstar Bank NA ranks #993 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flagstar Bank NA has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flagstar Bank NA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AX and ABCB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Flagstar Bank NA ranks #993 out of 1038 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Flagstar Bank NA 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Flagstar Bank NA and its competitors. Flagstar Bank NA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flagstar Bank NA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flagstar Bank NA (FLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.23, compared to a current price of $13.52 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.40. Flagstar Bank NA's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Flagstar Bank NA (FLG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -22.40 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 Flagstar Bank NA (FLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flagstar Bank NA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.52 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.23.
GuruFocus considers Flagstar Bank NA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FLG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -22.40
GF Value™: $8.23 vs. price of $13.52 (64.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flagstar Bank NA operates as a regional bank in the United-States. The group operates approximately 340 locations across ten states, with footholds in the greater New York/New Jersey metropolitan region and in the upper Midwest, along with a notable presence in fast-growing markets in Florida and the West Coast. In addition, the Bank has private banking teams located in several cities in the metropolitan New York City region and on the West Coast, which serve the needs of high-net-worth individuals and their businesses. It offers a variety of banking products and services, including consumer and commercial banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management through its subsidiaries. It serves individuals, small businesses, and corporations.
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