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Blue BirdFRA:4RB +0.79%86 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4RB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 66.1% 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. Blue Bird's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Bird's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4RB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.2 Med: -5.9 Max: 0.1
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Blue Bird's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -18.20%. And the median was -5.90%.
FRA:4RB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 66.1% of 118
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: -0.25
vs FRA:4RB: 0.10
Blue Bird (FRA:4RB) 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.
Blue Bird 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:4RB vs ALG, LNN, ASTE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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?
Blue Bird (FRA:4RB) 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #40 out of 118 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Blue Bird's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Blue Bird's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #40 out of 118 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ALG and LNN?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #40 out of 118 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Blue Bird in the upper 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. Blue Bird'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 Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (FRA:4RB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.46, compared to a current price of €53.86 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Blue Bird (FRA:4RB), 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 Blue Bird (FRA:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €53.86 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.46.
GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4RB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10
GF Value™: €45.46 vs. price of €53.86 (18.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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