Dr Reddy's Laboratories (FRA:RDDA) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:RDDA Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd FRA:RDDA
83 GF Score
Price €10.50
GF Value €11.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dr Reddy's Laboratories 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Dr Reddy's Laboratories FRA:RDDA +5.00% 83 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RDDA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 645 Drug Manufacturers companies, Dr Reddy's Laboratories ranks better than 75.35% 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. Dr Reddy's Laboratories's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dr Reddy's Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:RDDA' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: -0.1   Max: 0.9
Current: -0.1

During the past 13 years, Dr Reddy's Laboratories's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%. The lowest was -3.20%. And the median was -0.10%.

FRA:RDDA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
75.35% of 645 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: -2.1 vs FRA:RDDA: -0.10

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (FRA:RDDA) 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.


Dr Reddy's Laboratories 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:RDDA vs ZTS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Dr Reddy's Laboratories'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.


Dr Reddy's Laboratories 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Dr Reddy's Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dr Reddy's Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Dr Reddy's Laboratories 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 -0.10 mean?
Dr Reddy's Laboratories (FRA:RDDA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Dr Reddy's Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dr Reddy's Laboratories ranks #159 out of 645 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Dr Reddy's Laboratories' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Dr Reddy's Laboratories' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Dr Reddy's Laboratories ranks #159 out of 645 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dr Reddy's Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dr Reddy's Laboratories' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Dr Reddy's Laboratories ranks #159 out of 645 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Dr Reddy's Laboratories in the top 25% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Dr Reddy's Laboratories and its competitors. Dr Reddy's Laboratories's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dr Reddy's Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr Reddy's Laboratories (FRA:RDDA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.97, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Dr Reddy's Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Dr Reddy's Laboratories (FRA:RDDA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Dr Reddy's Laboratories (FRA:RDDA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr Reddy's Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.97. GuruFocus considers Dr Reddy's Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RDDA:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
  • GF Value™: €11.97 vs. price of €10.50 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RDDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dr Reddy's Laboratories Business Description

Address 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 034
Dr. Reddy's is one of the largest generic drug manufacturers in the world. It has a significant presence in North America, a region that makes up roughly 40% of its generics sales, with other key markets being India (20%) and Europe (20%). Beyond simple generics, Dr. Reddy's also has a solid portfolio of injectables which make up 25% of its North America sales. In branded generic markets like India, Dr. Reddy's has established a compelling presence with its strong brand name and earned a top five spot in key therapeutic areas including oncology and gastroenterology. Dr. Reddy's also has an active pharmaceutical ingredient business that manufactures over 150 APIs and sells in over 75 countries.
83GF Score

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