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Pepco Group NVFRA:8UX -2.39%64 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8UX with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 68.56% 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. Pepco Group NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8UX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4
During the past 8 years, Pepco Group NV's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:8UX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 68.56% of 194
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs FRA:8UX: 0.40
Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) 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.
Pepco Group NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:8UX vs WMT, COST, TGT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Pepco Group NV 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 0.40 mean?
Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #61 out of 194 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Pepco Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pepco Group NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #61 out of 194 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #61 out of 194 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Pepco Group NV 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 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. Pepco Group NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.06, compared to a current price of €9.47 — trading 87.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 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 Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.47 is trading 87.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.06.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8UX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40
GF Value™: €5.06 vs. price of €9.47 (87.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8UX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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