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. DBS Group Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DBS Group Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DEV'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.6 Med: -0.5 Max: 0.1
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, DBS Group Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -16.60%. And the median was -0.50%.
FRA:DEV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.56% of 1045
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs FRA:DEV: -0.10
DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) 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.
DBS Group Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:DEV vs PNC, USB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, DBS Group 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.
DBS Group Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, DBS Group Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DBS Group Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
DBS Group 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 -0.10 mean?
DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #454 out of 1045 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is DBS Group Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
DBS Group Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #454 out of 1045 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DBS Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DBS Group Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #454 out of 1045 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts DBS Group Holdings 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. DBS Group Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €116.40, compared to a current price of €189.00 — trading 62.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. DBS Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 DBS Group Holdings (FRA:DEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €189.00 is trading 62.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €116.40.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DEV:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: €116.40 vs. price of €189.00 (62.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DBS Group is a Singapore-based banking group offering a full range of services to consumers, small to midsize enterprises, and corporations and institutions. Its main presence is in Singapore and Greater China. The acquisition of Lakshmi Vilas Bank has strengthened DBS' operations in India, and the acquisition of Citibank's Taiwan operation should bring additional growth in Greater China. DBS' wealth management division is one of the largest in Asia, with assets under management of SGD 492 billion as of March 2026.
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