Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:2RG Europris ASA FRA:2RG
80 GF Score
Price €7.78
GF Value €8.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Europris ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Europris ASA FRA:2RG -0.38% 80 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2RG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Retail - Defensive companies, Europris ASA ranks worse than 60.82% 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. Europris ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.

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

FRA:2RG' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6   Med: 0   Max: 1.2
Current: -0.5

During the past 13 years, Europris ASA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%. The lowest was -0.60%. And the median was 0.00%.

FRA:2RG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
60.82% of 194 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: -0.1 vs FRA:2RG: -0.50

Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) 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.


Europris ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:2RG vs WMT, COST, TGT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Europris ASA'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.


Europris ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Europris ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Europris ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Europris ASA 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).

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 mean?
Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 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 Europris ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Europris ASA ranks #118 out of 194 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Europris ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Europris ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Europris ASA ranks #118 out of 194 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Europris ASA has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Europris ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Europris ASA ranks #118 out of 194 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Europris ASA 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Europris ASA and its competitors. Europris ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Europris ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.78, compared to a current price of €7.78 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Europris ASA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Europris ASA (FRA:2RG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 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 Europris ASA (FRA:2RG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Europris ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.78 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.78. GuruFocus considers Europris ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2RG:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
  • GF Value™: €8.78 vs. price of €7.78 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2RG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Europris ASA Business Description

Address Dikeveien 57, P O Box 1421, Rolvsoy, NOR, NO-1661
Europris ASA is a Norwegian discount store company. The group consists of two segments, Norway and Sweden. The Norwegian segment includes Europris ASA, Europris Holding AS, Europris AS, Europris Butikkdrift AS, Lekekassen Holding AS, and Strikkemekka Holding AS. The Swedish segment consists of Runsvengruppen AB, OoB AB, Runsven AB, Runsven Fastighets AB, and OoB Finans AB. The group operates a chain of stores in the discount variety retail sector and online stores that sell consumer goods, including sales to franchise stores. Retail sales are usually settled in cash or by debit or credit cards.
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