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. Virtus Investment Partners's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virtus Investment Partners's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VIP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.4 Med: -1.8 Max: 49.2
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, Virtus Investment Partners's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 49.20%. The lowest was -13.40%. And the median was -1.80%.
FRA:VIP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.72% of 1146
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs FRA:VIP: 2.30
Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) 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.
Virtus Investment Partners 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:VIP vs EMO, RNP, BBN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Investment Partners'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.
Virtus Investment Partners 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Investment Partners's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Investment Partners's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Virtus Investment Partners 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 2.30 mean?
Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.30 as of Mar. 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 Virtus Investment Partners and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #221 out of 1146 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Virtus Investment Partners' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Virtus Investment Partners' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #221 out of 1146 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virtus Investment Partners has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Investment Partners' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to EMO and RNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #221 out of 1146 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Virtus Investment Partners in the top 19% 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 Virtus Investment Partners and its competitors. Virtus Investment Partners's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Investment Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €172.33, compared to a current price of €124.00 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30. Virtus Investment Partners' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.30 as of Mar. 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 Virtus Investment Partners (FRA:VIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €124.00 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of €172.33.
GuruFocus considers Virtus Investment Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VIP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.30
GF Value™: €172.33 vs. price of €124.00 (28% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtus Investment Partners Inc provides investment management and related services to institutions and individuals. It uses a multi-manager, multi-style approach, offering investment strategies from investment managers, each having its distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand, as well as from select unaffiliated managers for certain funds. Through its multi-manager model, the group provides investment managers with distribution, business, and operational support. The Company operates in one business segment, namely as an asset manager providing investment management and related services for individual and institutional clients.
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