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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. Addnode Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Addnode Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AR7'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.9 Med: -1.5 Max: 52.2
Current: -0.5
During the past 13 years, Addnode Group AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 52.20%. The lowest was -7.90%. And the median was -1.50%.
FRA:AR7's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 64.31% of 2132
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs FRA:AR7: -0.50
Addnode Group AB (FRA:AR7) 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.
Addnode Group AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:AR7 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Addnode Group AB'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.
Addnode Group AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Addnode Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Addnode Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Addnode Group AB 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 -0.50 mean?
Addnode Group AB (FRA:AR7) 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 Addnode Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Addnode Group AB ranks #761 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Addnode Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Addnode Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Addnode Group AB ranks #761 out of 2132 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Addnode Group AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Addnode Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Addnode Group AB ranks #761 out of 2132 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Addnode Group AB 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Addnode Group AB and its competitors. Addnode Group AB'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 Addnode Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Addnode Group AB (FRA:AR7) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.42, compared to a current price of €4.06 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Addnode Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Addnode Group AB (FRA:AR7), 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 Addnode Group AB (FRA:AR7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Addnode Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.06 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.42.
GuruFocus considers Addnode Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AR7:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
GF Value™: €6.42 vs. price of €4.06 (36.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AR7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Addnode Group AB is a Swedish technology company that acquires, operates, and develops businesses providing software and digital services. Its operations are organized into three divisions: Design Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Process Management. The Design Management division supplies software and services for design, BIM, product data, and facility management to architects, engineers, and construction and manufacturing firms in both the private and public sectors. The PLM division serves manufacturing and engineering companies with product data and lifecycle solutions, while Process Management focuses on case management and document handling for public sector and municipal customers. The company generates the largest share of revenue in Sweden, with additional sales in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, and other markets. Revenue comes from software licenses, subscriptions, and recurring maintenance and consulting services.
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