DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:DCC DCC Energy PLC FRA:DCC
75 GF Score
Price €73.50
GF Value €56.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is DCC Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

DCC Energy FRA:DCC 75 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DCC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 682 Oil & Gas companies, DCC Energy ranks better than 95.89% 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. DCC Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for DCC Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DCC' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5   Med: -0.3   Max: 4.7
Current: 4.7

During the past 13 years, DCC Energy's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.70%. The lowest was -5.00%. And the median was -0.30%.

FRA:DCC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
95.89% of 682 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -3.5 vs FRA:DCC: 4.70

DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) 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.


DCC Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:DCC vs MPC, VLO, PSX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, DCC Energy'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.


DCC Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, DCC Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DCC Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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DCC Energy 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 4.70 mean?
DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.70 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 DCC Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DCC Energy ranks #28 out of 682 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is DCC Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
DCC Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.70. Based on the distribution chart, DCC Energy ranks #28 out of 682 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DCC Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCC Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, DCC Energy ranks #28 out of 682 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places DCC Energy in the top 4% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 DCC Energy and its competitors. DCC Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCC Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.80, compared to a current price of €73.50 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.70. DCC Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 DCC Energy (FRA:DCC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.70 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 DCC Energy (FRA:DCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €73.50 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.80. GuruFocus considers DCC Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DCC:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.70
  • GF Value™: €56.80 vs. price of €73.50 (29.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DCC Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Leopardstown Road, DCC House, Foxrock, Dublin 18, Dublin, IRL, D18 PK00
DCC PLC is an international sales, marketing, and support services company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: DCC Energy and DCC Technology. The majority of its revenue is generated from the DCC Energy segment, which is a customer-focused energy business, specialising in the sales, marketing, and distribution of secure, cleaner, and competitive energy solutions to commercial, industrial, domestic, and transport customers. This segment comprises two businesses: the Solutions business brings energy products and services to customer sites, while the Mobility business serves transport and fleet customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and rest from Ireland, France, United States, and Rest of the world.
75GF Score

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