4SC AG (FRA:VSC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 35.40% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is 4SC AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

4SC AG FRA:VSC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 35.40 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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. 4SC AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 35.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for 4SC AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:VSC' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.7   Med: -16.6   Max: 35.4
Current: 35.4

During the past 13 years, 4SC AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 35.40%. The lowest was -49.70%. And the median was -16.60%.

FRA:VSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: -11.65 vs FRA:VSC: 35.40

4SC AG (FRA:VSC) 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.

4SC AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

FRA:VSC vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, 4SC 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.

4SC AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, 4SC AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 4SC AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


4SC 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 35.40 mean?
4SC AG (FRA:VSC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 35.40 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 4SC AG and its competitors.
Is 4SC AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
4SC AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 35.40.
How does 4SC AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
4SC AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 35.40 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 4SC AG and its competitors. 4SC AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 35.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4SC AG stock overvalued right now?
4SC AG (FRA:VSC) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 35.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.51, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 97.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 35.40. 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 4SC AG (FRA:VSC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 35.40 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.

4SC AG Business Description

Address Fraunhoferstrasse 22, Planegg-Martinsried, DEU, 82152
4SC AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small-molecule drugs that can target key indications in cancer with high unmet medical needs. Its pipeline is protected by a comprehensive portfolio of patents and currently comprises two drug candidates in clinical development resminostat and Domatinostat. The geographic area of the company is Germany, the EU, and Other countries, and the majority of the revenue comes from Other Countries.