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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. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SMB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.6 Med: 0 Max: 2.4
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.40%. The lowest was -0.60%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:SMB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 75.78% of 966
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs FRA:SMB: 0.30
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) 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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:SMB vs KHC, GIS, MKC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG'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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 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 0.30 mean?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #234 out of 966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #234 out of 966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #234 out of 966 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG in the top 24% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.68, compared to a current price of €43.00 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.00 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.68.
GuruFocus considers Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: €42.68 vs. price of €43.00 (0.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG is engaged in processing and distribution of milk and milk products, the wholesale of dairy products and related foodstuffs. The company acts as a regional brand supplier of fresh and long-life milk, as well as fresh produce such as yogurt, whipped cream, sour cream, natural and fruit quark, cream, and sponge cake under the name SCHWALBCHEN. Specialties such as the coffee beverage Caffreddo and ethnic items such as Ayran are marketed nationwide. The company is engaged in the wholesale consumer trade segment.
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