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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. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
During the past 13 years, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -10.40%. And the median was -0.20%.
FRA:ICK's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: -0.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) 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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:ICK vs JPM, BAC, WFC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China'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.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 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?
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China ranks #999999 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China ranks #999999 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China ranks #999999 out of 1040 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China 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 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China and its competitors. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China'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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.69, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK), 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 Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China (FRA:ICK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.69.
GuruFocus considers Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ICK:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €0.69 vs. price of €0.78 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ICK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beijing. The bank listed its shares in mainland China and Hong Kong in 2006. It is China's largest by asset scale and by share of lending and deposits. Central Huijin Investment (China's sovereign wealth fund manager) and China's Ministry of Finance are ICBC's two largest shareholders, each with a stake of around 35%. ICBC operates over 15,000 outlets. Of these, 413 outlets are in 49 countries and regions overseas. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 49%, 39%, and 11% of total revenue, respectively, and 49%, 33%, and 17% of profit before tax in 2025. Overseas banking and other business contributed 14% of total revenue and 9% of profit before tax in 2025.
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