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OSRAM Licht AGHAM:OSR -0.37%55 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 28.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28700% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates HAM:OSR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €173.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,860 Industrial Products companies, OSRAM Licht AG ranks better than 99.84% 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. OSRAM Licht AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 28.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for OSRAM Licht AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:OSR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.8 Med: 0.1 Max: 28.8
Current: 28.8
During the past 13 years, OSRAM Licht AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 28.80%. The lowest was -48.80%. And the median was 0.10%.
HAM:OSR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 99.84% of 1860
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs HAM:OSR: 28.80
OSRAM Licht AG (HAM:OSR) 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.
OSRAM Licht AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HAM:OSR vs VRT, BE, HUBB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, OSRAM Licht 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.
OSRAM Licht AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OSRAM Licht AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OSRAM Licht AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
OSRAM Licht 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 28.80 mean?
OSRAM Licht AG (HAM:OSR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 28.80 as of Mar. 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 OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. This is 28700% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #3 out of 1860 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is OSRAM Licht AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
OSRAM Licht AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 28.80 is 28700% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #3 out of 1860 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OSRAM Licht AG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSRAM Licht AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #3 out of 1860 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places OSRAM Licht AG in the top 0% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. OSRAM Licht AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 28.80, which is 28700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSRAM Licht AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSRAM Licht AG (HAM:OSR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €173.87, compared to a current price of €53.40 — trading 69.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 28.80, which is 28700% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. OSRAM Licht AG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 OSRAM Licht AG (HAM:OSR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 28.80 as of Mar. 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 OSRAM Licht AG (HAM:OSR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSRAM Licht AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €53.40 is trading 69.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €173.87.
GuruFocus considers OSRAM Licht AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:OSR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 28.80 (28700% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: €173.87 vs. price of €53.40 (69.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:OSR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OSRAM Licht AG is a provider of lighting and sensor technology solutions. The company's products include LED's, Drivers, Lasers, Photodetectors, multi-chips, Sensor solutions, Interfaces, Full-service foundry, ASICs and customized solutions, Lamps, and Boards, kits & accessories. Its segments include Opto Semiconductors (OS), CMOS Sensors & ASICs (CSA), and the Lamps & Systems (L&S) segments. The Opto Semiconductors and CMOS Sensors & ASICs segments cover semiconductor-based products and solutions (including LEDs) for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical technology end markets. The Lamps & Systems segment includes lamps and lighting systems; it focuses on the automotive and industrial end markets.
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