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Silgan HoldingsFRA:SL3 +1.10%81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks better than 87.22% 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. Silgan Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Silgan Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SL3'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.3 Med: 1.1 Max: 4.6
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, Silgan Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.60%. The lowest was -1.30%. And the median was 1.10%.
FRA:SL3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 87.22% of 180
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs FRA:SL3: 1.40
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) 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.
Silgan Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:SL3 vs REYN, SON, GEF: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings'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.
Silgan Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Silgan Holdings 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 1.40 mean?
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 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 Silgan Holdings and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #23 out of 180 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Silgan Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Silgan Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #23 out of 180 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silgan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silgan Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to REYN and SON?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #23 out of 180 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Silgan Holdings in the top 13% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Silgan Holdings and its competitors. Silgan Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silgan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.15, compared to a current price of €36.60 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Silgan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.60 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.15.
GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.40 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: €45.15 vs. price of €36.60 (18.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silgan Holdings Inc is a manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products. Its products include: dispensing and specialty closures for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care and lawn and garden products; steel and aluminum containers for pet and human food and general line products; and custom designed plastic containers for pet and human food, consumer health and pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, lawn and garden and automotive products.
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