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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. Galliford Try Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galliford Try Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3WC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.1 Med: -6.4 Max: 3.7
Current: 3.7
During the past 13 years, Galliford Try Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.70%. The lowest was -26.10%. And the median was -6.40%.
FRA:3WC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95.98% of 946
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1
vs FRA:3WC: 3.70
Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC) 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.
Galliford Try Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:3WC vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Galliford Try Holdings'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.
Galliford Try Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Galliford Try Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galliford Try Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Galliford Try Holdings 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 3.70 mean?
Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #38 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Galliford Try Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Galliford Try Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.70. Based on the distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #38 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Galliford Try Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galliford Try Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Galliford Try Holdings ranks #38 out of 946 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Galliford Try Holdings in the top 4% 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Galliford Try Holdings and its competitors. Galliford Try Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galliford Try Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.27, compared to a current price of €6.75 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.70. Galliford Try Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Galliford Try Holdings (FRA:3WC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galliford Try Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.75 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.27.
GuruFocus considers Galliford Try Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3WC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.70
GF Value™: €4.27 vs. price of €6.75 (58.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3WC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galliford Try Holdings PLC operates in the construction and engineering industry. It specializes in building and infrastructure projects for clients across public, private, and regulated sectors. The company works on various projects, including commercial and residential construction, infrastructure development, and public-private partnership investments. Its operations are mainly based in the United Kingdom. Galliford Try focuses on delivering construction services that improve the built environment, spanning sectors such as health, water, education, and infrastructure. The company's operating segments are Building, Infrastructure, Investments, and Central, with the majority of revenue from the Building segment.
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