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Shoulder InnovationsFRA:VB3 -5.08%18 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VB3 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 614 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Shoulder Innovations ranks worse than 162866.29% 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. Shoulder Innovations's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoulder Innovations's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 3 years, Shoulder Innovations's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
FRA:VB3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: -2.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3) 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.
Shoulder Innovations 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:VB3 vs CLPT, PACB, DCTH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Shoulder Innovations'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.
Shoulder Innovations 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shoulder Innovations's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoulder Innovations's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Shoulder Innovations 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 0.00 mean?
Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Shoulder Innovations and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoulder Innovations ranks #999999 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Shoulder Innovations' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Shoulder Innovations' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Shoulder Innovations ranks #999999 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shoulder Innovations has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoulder Innovations' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CLPT and PACB?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shoulder Innovations ranks #999999 out of 614 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Shoulder Innovations in the lower half of its industry. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Shoulder Innovations and its competitors. Shoulder Innovations's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoulder Innovations stock overvalued right now?
Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Shoulder Innovations' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Shoulder Innovations (FRA:VB3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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.
Shoulder Innovations Inc is a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market. It currently offers advanced implant systems for shoulder arthroplasty. Its products include: InSet Total Shoulder Arthroplasty; InSet Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty; ProVoyance Shoulder Planning Software; and InSet Tray System. Geographically, the company operates in United States and are planning to expand.
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