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Pihlajalinna OyjFRA:38P +2.33%72 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:38P with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Pihlajalinna Oyj ranks better than 77.25% 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. Pihlajalinna Oyj's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pihlajalinna Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:38P'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.4 Med: -3.1 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Pihlajalinna Oyj's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%. The lowest was -15.40%. And the median was -3.10%.
FRA:38P's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 77.25% of 444
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: -1.75
vs FRA:38P: 0.10
Pihlajalinna Oyj (FRA:38P) 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.
Pihlajalinna Oyj 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:38P vs HCA, THC, EHC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Pihlajalinna Oyj'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.
Pihlajalinna Oyj 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pihlajalinna Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pihlajalinna Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Pihlajalinna Oyj 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 0.10 mean?
Pihlajalinna Oyj (FRA:38P) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 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 Pihlajalinna Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pihlajalinna Oyj ranks #101 out of 444 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Pihlajalinna Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pihlajalinna Oyj's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Pihlajalinna Oyj ranks #101 out of 444 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pihlajalinna Oyj has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pihlajalinna Oyj's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Pihlajalinna Oyj ranks #101 out of 444 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Pihlajalinna Oyj in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Pihlajalinna Oyj and its competitors. Pihlajalinna Oyj's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pihlajalinna Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pihlajalinna Oyj (FRA:38P) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.17, compared to a current price of €10.56 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Pihlajalinna Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Pihlajalinna Oyj (FRA:38P), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 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 Pihlajalinna Oyj (FRA:38P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pihlajalinna Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.56 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.17.
GuruFocus considers Pihlajalinna Oyj to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:38P:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10
GF Value™: €9.17 vs. price of €10.56 (15.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:38P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pihlajalinna Oyj is a private social and healthcare service providers in Finland. It provides comprehensive, high-quality services through private clinics, hospitals, remote channels, occupational healthcare, and tailored social and healthcare solutions for the public sector. It has two reportable segments: Private Healthcare Services and Public Services. The Private Healthcare Services operating segment consists of private clinic, diagnostics, hospital, occupational healthcare, remote and fitness center services. The Public Services operating segment consists of social and healthcare services produced for the public sector, which include outsourcing and housing services, mainly remotely produced responsible doctor services, as well as a wide range of staffing and recruitment services.
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