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Elbit SystemsFRA:EB2 +3.57%79 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:EB2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €316.42 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 228 Aerospace & Defense companies, Elbit Systems ranks better than 57.46% 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. Elbit Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elbit Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EB2'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.2 Med: -0.9 Max: 0.5
Current: -1.6
During the past 13 years, Elbit Systems's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%. The lowest was -16.20%. And the median was -0.90%.
FRA:EB2's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 57.46% of 228
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs FRA:EB2: -1.60
Elbit Systems (FRA:EB2) 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.
Elbit Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:EB2 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Elbit Systems'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.
Elbit Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Elbit Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elbit Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Elbit Systems 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 -1.60 mean?
Elbit Systems (FRA:EB2) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.60 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 Elbit Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #97 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Elbit Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Elbit Systems' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60. Based on the distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #97 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elbit Systems has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elbit Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #97 out of 228 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Elbit Systems 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Elbit Systems and its competitors. Elbit Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elbit Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems (FRA:EB2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €316.42, compared to a current price of €695.50 — trading 119.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60. Elbit Systems' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Elbit Systems (FRA:EB2), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60 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 Elbit Systems (FRA:EB2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €695.50 is trading 119.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €316.42.
GuruFocus considers Elbit Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EB2:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.60
GF Value™: €316.42 vs. price of €695.50 (119.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EB2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elbit Systems Ltd is a technology company involved in producing a portfolio of systems and products for aircraft, land, and naval applications. The company's products are used for defense, homeland security and commercial flight capabilities. Its systems and solutions may be installed on new platforms or it may perform a comprehensive modernization program to transform a platform. Elbit Systems gives instructions to its customers on the proper maintenance of its products and will provide support team specialists when the customer cannot fix a problem. The company operates in five segments: Aerospace; C4I and Cyber; ISTAR and EW; Land; and ESA. It derives maximum revenue from Land Segment. Geographically, it operates in Israel; North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Latin America; and Others.
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