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MBB SEFRA:MBB -0.22%93 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2800% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:MBB with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 308 Conglomerates companies, MBB SE ranks better than 94.48% 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. MBB SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MBB SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MBB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.7 Med: 0.1 Max: 3.9
Current: 2.9
During the past 13 years, MBB SE's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.90%. The lowest was -0.70%. And the median was 0.10%.
FRA:MBB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 94.48% of 308
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs FRA:MBB: 2.90
MBB SE (FRA:MBB) 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.
MBB SE 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:MBB vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, MBB SE'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.
MBB SE 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MBB SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MBB SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 2.90 mean?
MBB SE (FRA:MBB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.90 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 MBB SE and its competitors. This is 2800% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, MBB SE ranks #17 out of 308 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is MBB SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
MBB SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.90 is 2800% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, MBB SE ranks #17 out of 308 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MBB SE has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBB SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, MBB SE ranks #17 out of 308 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places MBB SE in the top 6% 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 MBB SE and its competitors. MBB SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.90, which is 2800% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBB SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBB SE (FRA:MBB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.22, compared to a current price of €177.80 — trading 29.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.90, which is 2800% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. MBB SE's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MBB SE (FRA:MBB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.90 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 MBB SE (FRA:MBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBB SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €177.80 is trading 29.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €137.22.
GuruFocus considers MBB SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.90 (2800% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: €137.22 vs. price of €177.80 (29.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MBB SE is a medium-sized, family-owned company specializing in the acquisition and management of medium-sized industrial companies with considerable technology and engineering expertise. It concentrates on energy transition, e-mobility, cybersecurity, and ecological materials through its subsidiaries. The MBB Group comprises the following reportable segments: Friedrich Vorwerk, Aumann, DTS, Delignit. Aumann AG: Specialized in e-mobility and automation, Friedrich Vorwerk: Focused on energy infrastructure, including gas, power grids, and hydrogen. DTS IT AG: Provides cybersecurity and cloud computing services. Delignit AG: Produces ecological hardwood-based materials and Hanke Tissue: Produces consumer goods like mattresses and tissue paper.
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