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Barry Callebaut AGFRA:BCLM 76 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BCLM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks worse than 103950% 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barry Callebaut AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -2.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:BCLM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: -0.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) 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.
Barry Callebaut AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:BCLM vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Barry Callebaut AG 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 0.00 mean?
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #999999 out of 962 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #999999 out of 962 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #999999 out of 962 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Barry Callebaut AG in the lower 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. Barry Callebaut AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.77, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.77.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BCLM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €20.77 vs. price of €11.70 (43.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BCLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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