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Eight Capital PartnersFRA:ECS0 34 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECS0 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,137 Asset Management companies, Eight Capital Partners ranks worse than 68.07% 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. Eight Capital Partners's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eight Capital Partners's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECS0'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -535.1 Med: -5.6 Max: 89.3
Current: -5.6
During the past 13 years, Eight Capital Partners's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 89.30%. The lowest was -535.10%. And the median was -5.60%.
FRA:ECS0's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 68.07% of 1137
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs FRA:ECS0: -5.60
Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) 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.
Eight Capital Partners 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:ECS0 vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eight Capital Partners'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.
Eight Capital Partners 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eight Capital Partners's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eight Capital Partners's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Eight Capital Partners 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 -5.60 mean?
Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Eight Capital Partners and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eight Capital Partners ranks #774 out of 1137 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Eight Capital Partners' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Eight Capital Partners' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60. Based on the distribution chart, Eight Capital Partners ranks #774 out of 1137 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eight Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eight Capital Partners' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eight Capital Partners ranks #774 out of 1137 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Eight Capital Partners 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Eight Capital Partners and its competitors. Eight Capital Partners's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eight Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.87, compared to a current price of €0.41 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60. Eight Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eight Capital Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.41 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.87.
GuruFocus considers Eight Capital Partners to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECS0:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.60
GF Value™: €0.87 vs. price of €0.41 (52.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECS0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eight Capital Partners PLC is engaged in providing equity, debt, and equity-related investment capital, such as convertible loans, to growing companies that are seeking capital for growth and development, consolidation or acquisition, or as pre-IPO financing. It is focused on the opportunities to invest in the technology, media, telecoms, and financial services sectors.
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