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Lumen TechnologiesFRA:CYTH +0.34%55 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYTH with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 58.19% 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. Lumen Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CYTH'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.5 Med: -1.3 Max: 8.6
Current: -0.8
During the past 13 years, Lumen Technologies's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.60%. The lowest was -83.50%. And the median was -1.30%.
FRA:CYTH's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 58.19% of 232
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.35
vs FRA:CYTH: -0.80
Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) 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.
Lumen Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:CYTH vs LBRDA, IRDM, TDS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Lumen Technologies 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 -0.80 mean?
Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #135 out of 232 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Lumen Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lumen Technologies' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #135 out of 232 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #135 out of 232 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Lumen Technologies 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. Lumen Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.56, compared to a current price of €5.83 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 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 Lumen Technologies (FRA:CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.83 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.56.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CYTH:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80
GF Value™: €3.56 vs. price of €5.83 (63.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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