DiageoHAM:GUI -0.67%64 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates HAM:GUI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 98 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks better than 81.63% 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. Diageo's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:GUI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.4 Med: 1.55 Max: 6.4
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, Diageo's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.40%. The lowest was -0.40%. And the median was 1.55%.
HAM:GUI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.63% of 98
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: -0.35
vs HAM:GUI: 0.80
Diageo (HAM:GUI) 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.
Diageo 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HAM:GUI vs BF.B: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Diageo'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.
Diageo 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 0.80 mean?
Diageo (HAM:GUI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 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 Diageo and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #18 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Diageo's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Diageo's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #18 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #18 out of 98 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Diageo in the top 18% 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Diageo and its competitors. Diageo's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diageo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo (HAM:GUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.23, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Diageo (HAM:GUI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 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 Diageo (HAM:GUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.23.
GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:GUI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: €28.23 vs. price of €17.71 (37.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:GUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo is the largest distiller globally by sales. Diageo acquired some of the Seagram assets in 2001, which gave it brands such as Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Since then, mergers and acquisitions have mostly been bolt-on in nature, plugging gaps in the company's product and geographic portfolio.
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