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Genius SportsGENI -0.29%72 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GENI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Interactive Media companies, Genius Sports ranks worse than 71.46% 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. Genius Sports's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genius Sports's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GENI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.2 Med: -5.1 Max: -2.9
Current: -6.2
During the past 7 years, Genius Sports's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.90%. The lowest was -6.20%. And the median was -5.10%.
GENI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 71.46% of 431
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs GENI: -6.20
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) 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.
Genius Sports 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GENI vs STUB, OPRA, WB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Genius Sports'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.
Genius Sports 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Genius Sports's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genius Sports's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Genius Sports 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 -6.20 mean?
Genius Sports (GENI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.20 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 Genius Sports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genius Sports ranks #308 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Genius Sports' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Genius Sports' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. Based on the distribution chart, Genius Sports ranks #308 out of 431 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genius Sports has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genius Sports' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to STUB and OPRA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Genius Sports ranks #308 out of 431 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Genius Sports 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Genius Sports and its competitors. Genius Sports's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genius Sports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genius Sports (GENI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.57, compared to a current price of $6.80 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20. Genius Sports' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Genius Sports (GENI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.20 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 Genius Sports (GENI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genius Sports stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.80 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.57.
GuruFocus considers Genius Sports to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GENI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.20
GF Value™: $12.57 vs. price of $6.80 (45.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GENI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genius Sports Ltd is a B2B provider of scalable, technology-led products and services to the sports, sports betting, and sports media industries. Its services are organized into three key product areas: Sports Technology and Services; Betting Technology, Content, and Services; and Media Technology, Content, and Services. All of its products are powered by proprietary technology and robust data infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Betting Technology, Content, and Services division. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from America.
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