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Fossil GroupFOSL +0.36%47 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks worse than 63.3% 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. Fossil Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fossil Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FOSL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4 Med: 0.35 Max: 6.9
Current: -4
During the past 13 years, Fossil Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.90%. The lowest was -4.00%. And the median was 0.35%.
FOSL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 63.3% of 455
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs FOSL: -4.00
Fossil Group (NAS:FOSL) 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.
Fossil Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FOSL vs FWDI, RCKY, DBI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil Group'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.
Fossil Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fossil Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Fossil Group 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 -4.00 mean?
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.00 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #288 out of 455 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Fossil Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Fossil Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.00. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #288 out of 455 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FWDI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #288 out of 455 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Fossil Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. Fossil Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $4.16 — trading 255.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.00. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.00 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.16 is trading 255.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17.
GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.00
GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $4.16 (255.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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