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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. Hermes International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hermes International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HESAF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.2 Med: 0.05 Max: 1.6
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Hermes International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%. The lowest was -0.20%. And the median was 0.05%.
HESAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 61.34% of 688
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs HESAF: -0.10
Hermes International (OTCPK:HESAF) 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.
Hermes International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HESAF vs TPR, SIG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Hermes International'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.
Hermes International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hermes International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hermes International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Hermes International 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 -0.10 mean?
Hermes International (HESAF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Hermes International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #266 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Hermes International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hermes International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #266 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hermes International has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hermes International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #266 out of 688 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Hermes International in the upper 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Hermes International and its competitors. Hermes International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hermes International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International (HESAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,755.24, compared to a current price of $1,795.40 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Hermes International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hermes International (HESAF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Hermes International (HESAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,795.40 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,755.24.
GuruFocus considers Hermes International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HESAF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: $2,755.24 vs. price of $1,795.40 (34.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HESAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hermès is over 180-year-old family controlled luxury goods company best known for its Birkin and Kelly bags. Its biggest segments are leather goods and saddlery, accounting for over 40% of revenue; clothes and accessories (28% of sales); silk and textiles (6%); and other products such as perfumes, watches, jewellery, and home furnishings. Hermès has about 300 stores globally.
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