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Helen Of TroyFRA:HT2 +0.83%68 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of May. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:HT2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.95. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Helen Of Troy ranks better than 89.07% 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. Helen Of Troy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helen Of Troy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HT2'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.2 Med: 0.9 Max: 5.7
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, Helen Of Troy's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.70%. The lowest was -17.20%. And the median was 0.90%.
FRA:HT2's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.07% of 970
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs FRA:HT2: 1.30
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) 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.
Helen Of Troy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:HT2 vs ODD, MAGN, HNST: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Helen Of Troy'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.
Helen Of Troy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Helen Of Troy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helen Of Troy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Helen Of Troy 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 1.30 mean?
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 as of May. 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 Helen Of Troy and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #106 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Helen Of Troy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Helen Of Troy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #106 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helen Of Troy has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helen Of Troy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ODD and MAGN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Helen Of Troy ranks #106 out of 970 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Helen Of Troy in the top 11% 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Helen Of Troy and its competitors. Helen Of Troy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helen Of Troy stock overvalued right now?
Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.95, compared to a current price of €24.40 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Helen Of Troy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of May. 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 Helen Of Troy (FRA:HT2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helen Of Troy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.40 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.95.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HT2:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: €45.95 vs. price of €24.40 (46.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HT2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helen Of Troy Ltd is a consumer products company offering creative products and solutions for its customers through a diversified portfolio of brands. It has two operating segments: Home and Outdoor segment provides a broad range of consumer products for home activities such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and organization; as well as products for outdoor and on-the-go activities such as hydration, food storage, backpacks, and travel gear, and The Beauty and Wellness segment provides beauty and wellness products including mass and prestige market beauty appliances, prestige market liquid-based hair and personal care products, and wellness devices including thermometers, water and air filtration systems, humidifiers, and fans.
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