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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. Holland Colours's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holland Colours's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Holland Colours's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 34.10%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:HCY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: -0.85 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) 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.
Holland Colours 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.
Holland Colours 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Holland Colours 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 0.00 mean?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #999999 out of 842 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Holland Colours' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Holland Colours' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #999999 out of 842 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #999999 out of 842 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Holland Colours 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. Holland Colours's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.66, compared to a current price of €74.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €74.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of €93.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €93.66 vs. price of €74.00 (21% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
65GF Score
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