Net digital AG (FRA:VRL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -11.30% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:VRL Net digital AG FRA:VRL
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Price €17.35
GF Value €11.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Net digital AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Net digital AG FRA:VRL +4.52% 7 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:VRL with a GF Score™ of 7/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,133 Software companies, Net digital AG ranks worse than 77.22% 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. Net digital AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -11.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Net digital AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:VRL' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.3   Med: -11.3   Max: -0.4
Current: -11.3

During the past 10 years, Net digital AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%. The lowest was -64.30%. And the median was -11.30%.

FRA:VRL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
77.22% of 2133 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6 vs FRA:VRL: -11.30

Net digital AG (FRA:VRL) 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.


Net digital AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:VRL vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Net digital 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.


Net digital AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Net digital AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Net digital AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Net digital 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 -11.30 mean?
Net digital AG (FRA:VRL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -11.30 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 Net digital AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Net digital AG ranks #1647 out of 2133 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Net digital AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Net digital AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30. Based on the distribution chart, Net digital AG ranks #1647 out of 2133 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Net digital AG has a GF Score™ of 7/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Net digital AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Net digital AG ranks #1647 out of 2133 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Net digital AG 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Net digital AG and its competitors. Net digital AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Net digital AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Net digital AG (FRA:VRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.61, compared to a current price of €17.35 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30. Net digital AG's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 5 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 Net digital AG (FRA:VRL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -11.30 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 Net digital AG (FRA:VRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Net digital AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €17.35 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.61. GuruFocus considers Net digital AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VRL:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -11.30
  • GF Value™: €11.61 vs. price of €17.35 (49.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 7/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Net digital AG Business Description

Other Exchanges VRL:Germany
Address Niederkasseler Lohweg 175, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40547
Net digital AG is a group of companies that partners with numerous medium-sized and large companies in the telecommunications, media, and entertainment sectors, as well as public transport companies. The group develops technology platforms for Global and customized digital payment solutions with a focus on digital content distribution. Its services include Global Payment Services, Mobile Payment Services, Content Distribution Services, Artificial Intelligence Solutions, Communication Services, and TV Enabling Services.
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