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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. Sturm Ruger's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sturm Ruger's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ST2'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.9 Med: 0 Max: 10.9
Current: 3.4
During the past 13 years, Sturm Ruger's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.90%. The lowest was -0.90%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:ST2's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.37% of 228
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -3.5
vs FRA:ST2: 3.40
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) 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.
Sturm Ruger 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:ST2 vs SWBI, SATL, PKE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sturm Ruger'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.
Sturm Ruger 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sturm Ruger's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sturm Ruger's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sturm Ruger 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 3.40 mean?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.40 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 Sturm Ruger and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #6 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Sturm Ruger's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sturm Ruger's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40. Based on the distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #6 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sturm Ruger has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sturm Ruger's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SWBI and SATL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #6 out of 228 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sturm Ruger in the top 3% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Sturm Ruger and its competitors. Sturm Ruger's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sturm Ruger stock overvalued right now?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.83, compared to a current price of €31.70 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40. Sturm Ruger's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.70 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.83.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ST2:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.40
GF Value™: €38.83 vs. price of €31.70 (18.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ST2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc and its subsidiary are principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. The company's design and manufacturing operations are in the United States, and almost all product content is domestic. The company has two reportable operating segments: firearms and castings. The firearms segment manufactures and sells rifles, pistols, and revolvers principally to a number of federally-licensed, independent wholesale distributors located in the United States. The castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts. It generates maximum income from the sale of Firearms.
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