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Lenzing AGHAM:LEN -2.15%50 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:LEN with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lenzing AG ranks worse than 76.16% 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. Lenzing AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -8.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lenzing AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:LEN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.4 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -8.4
During the past 13 years, Lenzing AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -8.40%. And the median was 0.00%.
HAM:LEN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 76.16% of 453
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -1
vs HAM:LEN: -8.40
Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) 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.
Lenzing AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Lenzing AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lenzing 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.
Lenzing AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lenzing AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lenzing AG'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 -8.40 mean?
Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -8.40 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 Lenzing AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #345 out of 453 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Lenzing AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lenzing AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.40. Based on the distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #345 out of 453 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lenzing AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lenzing AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #345 out of 453 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Lenzing 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Lenzing AG and its competitors. Lenzing AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lenzing AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.83, compared to a current price of €20.50 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.40. Lenzing AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.40 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 Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenzing AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.50 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.83.
GuruFocus considers Lenzing AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:LEN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -8.40
GF Value™: €27.83 vs. price of €20.50 (26.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:LEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lenzing AG manufactures and sells wood-based cellulose fibers and other chemical-based products. The company's segment includes The Division Fiber produces all three generations of wood-based cellulosic fibers and markets them under the product brands TENCEL, VEOCEL, LENZING ECOVERO, and LENZING. the products made from lyocell, modal, and viscose fibers are used for the production of textiles as well as nonwovens and special applications; The Division Pulp produces and procures dissolving pulp for fiber production. The pulp is used for the company's own cellulosic fiber production and marketed externally; and Others include central headquarters functions. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Division fiber segment. It derives maximum revenue from Division Fiber Segment.
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