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Crown HoldingsFRA:CWN 85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:CWN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 179 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 90.5% 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. Crown Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CWN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.1 Med: 0.7 Max: 4
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, Crown Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.00%. The lowest was -13.10%. And the median was 0.70%.
FRA:CWN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.5% of 179
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs FRA:CWN: 1.80
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) 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.
Crown Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:CWN vs AVY, BALL, SON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown 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.
Crown Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Crown 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 1.80 mean?
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.80 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #17 out of 179 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Crown Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Crown Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.80 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #17 out of 179 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #17 out of 179 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Crown Holdings in the top 10% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. Crown Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.25, compared to a current price of €105.00 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.70. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €105.00 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €94.25.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CWN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.80 (157% above median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: €94.25 vs. price of €105.00 (11.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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