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Making Science GroupFRA:MS7 61 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:MS7 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Media - Diversified companies, Making Science Group ranks worse than 69.7% 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. Making Science Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Making Science Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MS7'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.2 Med: -5.05 Max: -1.8
Current: -6.2
During the past 7 years, Making Science Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.80%. The lowest was -6.20%. And the median was -5.05%.
FRA:MS7's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 69.7% of 627
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -1
vs FRA:MS7: -6.20
Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) 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.
Making Science Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:MS7 vs APP, OMC, TTD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Making Science Group'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.
Making Science Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Making Science Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Making Science Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Making Science Group 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 -6.20 mean?
Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Making Science Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Making Science Group ranks #437 out of 627 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Making Science Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Making Science Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. Based on the distribution chart, Making Science Group ranks #437 out of 627 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Making Science Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Making Science Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Making Science Group ranks #437 out of 627 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Making Science Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Making Science Group and its competitors. Making Science Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Making Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.17, compared to a current price of €6.15 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. Making Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Making Science Group (FRA:MS7), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Making Science Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.15 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.17.
GuruFocus considers Making Science Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MS7:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.20
GF Value™: €12.17 vs. price of €6.15 (49.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MS7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Making Science Group SA is engaged in the business of technology and marketing solutions for the e-commerce and digital transformation business. The company provides solutions in the areas of digital marketing, data analytics, e-commerce, and cloud. The company carries out its professional activity in the United States, Spain, Italy, France, and other. The company obtains its income mainly from advertising and public relations services. The business segments are: Spain; International; and E-commerce and Product. The Spain and International segments, the business lines are Media and Digital Marketing, Cloud Solutions, Software & Cybersecurity, and proprietary Adtech technology. The E-commerce and Product segment focuses on the Marketplace and E-commerce business lines.
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