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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. Mercury General's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury General's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Mercury General's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%. The lowest was -0.50%. And the median was -0.10%.
FRA:MCG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: -0.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Mercury General (FRA:MCG) 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.
Mercury General 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:MCG vs SIGI, RLI, WTM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Mercury General'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.
Mercury General 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Mercury General's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury General's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Mercury General 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?
Mercury General (FRA:MCG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Mercury General and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #999999 out of 276 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Mercury General's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Mercury General's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #999999 out of 276 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercury General has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury General's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SIGI and RLI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Mercury General ranks #999999 out of 276 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Mercury General 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 Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 Mercury General and its competitors. Mercury General'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 Mercury General stock overvalued right now?
Mercury General (FRA:MCG) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.75, compared to a current price of €85.95 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Mercury General's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Mercury General (FRA:MCG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Mercury General (FRA:MCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury General stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €85.95 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.75.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MCG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €91.75 vs. price of €85.95 (6.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury General Corp is an insurance holding company. It is engaged in writing personal automobile insurance and provides related property and casualty insurance products. The company offers the following types of automobile coverage: collision, property damage, bodily injury (BI), comprehensive, personal injury protection (PIP), underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards. Additionally, it offers the following types of homeowners coverage: dwelling, liability, personal property, and other coverages. The company has one reportable business segment, the Property and Casualty business segment.
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