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SEI Investments CoFRA:SI3 +0.54%98 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:SI3 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,140 Asset Management companies, SEI Investments Co ranks better than 83.6% 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. SEI Investments Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SEI Investments Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SI3'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6 Med: 2.1 Max: 4.9
Current: 3.1
During the past 13 years, SEI Investments Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.90%. The lowest was -0.60%. And the median was 2.10%.
FRA:SI3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.6% of 1140
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs FRA:SI3: 3.10
SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3) 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.
SEI Investments Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:SI3 vs PSLV, EQH, IVZ: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SEI Investments 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.
SEI Investments Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SEI Investments Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SEI Investments Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
SEI Investments 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 3.10 mean?
SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.10 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 SEI Investments Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #187 out of 1140 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is SEI Investments Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SEI Investments Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.10 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. Based on the distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #187 out of 1140 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SEI Investments Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEI Investments Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PSLV and EQH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #187 out of 1140 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places SEI Investments Co in the top 16% 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 SEI Investments Co and its competitors. SEI Investments Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEI Investments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.96, compared to a current price of €93.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. SEI Investments Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 8 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 SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 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 SEI Investments Co (FRA:SI3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEI Investments Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €93.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.96.
GuruFocus considers SEI Investments Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SI3:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.10 (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: €79.96 vs. price of €93.00 (16.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SI3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SEI Investments provides investment processing, management, and operations services to financial institutions, asset managers, asset owners, and financial advisors in four material segments: private banks, investment advisors, institutional investors, and investment managers. SEI also has a minority interest in LSV Asset Management, a value equity asset manager with about $99 billion in assets under management. As of December 2025, SEI (including LSV) manages, administers, or advises about $1.9 trillion in assets.
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