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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. Matrix Service Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matrix Service Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MX2'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.6 Med: -0.2 Max: 7.4
Current: -1
During the past 13 years, Matrix Service Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.40%. The lowest was -15.60%. And the median was -0.20%.
FRA:MX2's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 50.32% of 944
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs FRA:MX2: -1.00
Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) 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.
Matrix Service Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:MX2 vs ORN, ESOA, SHIM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Matrix Service Co'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.
Matrix Service Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Matrix Service Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matrix Service Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Matrix Service Co 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 -1.00 mean?
Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.00 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 Matrix Service Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #475 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Matrix Service Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Matrix Service Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #475 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Matrix Service Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matrix Service Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ORN and ESOA?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Matrix Service Co ranks #475 out of 944 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Matrix Service Co 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Matrix Service Co and its competitors. Matrix Service Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matrix Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.80, compared to a current price of €9.10 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Matrix Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00 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 Matrix Service Co (FRA:MX2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Service Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.10 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.80.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MX2:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.00
GF Value™: €10.80 vs. price of €9.10 (15.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MX2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matrix Service Co provides engineering, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and repair services prominently to the energy and industrial markets. The company operates through three main segments: Storage and Terminal Solutions, Utility and Power Infrastructure, and Process and Industrial Facilities. These segments cover services like building and maintaining storage tanks and terminals, supporting power delivery and new power generation projects including renewables, as well as plant maintenance and turnarounds for refining and petrochemical industries. Matrix generates revenue by delivering these services to clients in oil, gas, power, and petrochemical sectors across North America and internationally.
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