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Helios TechnologiesHLIO +0.18%85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HLIO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Industrial Products companies, Helios Technologies ranks better than 58.14% 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. Helios Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helios Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HLIO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.1 Med: -0.95 Max: -0.3
Current: -0.5
During the past 13 years, Helios Technologies's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%. The lowest was -6.10%. And the median was -0.95%.
HLIO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 58.14% of 1849
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs HLIO: -0.50
Helios Technologies (NYSE:HLIO) 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.
Helios Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HLIO vs MFP, GRC, CXT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Helios Technologies'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.
Helios Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Helios Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Helios Technologies 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 -0.50 mean?
Helios Technologies (HLIO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.50 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 Helios Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #774 out of 1849 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Helios Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Helios Technologies' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #774 out of 1849 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Technologies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MFP and GRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #774 out of 1849 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Helios Technologies 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 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 Helios Technologies and its competitors. Helios Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies (HLIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.78, compared to a current price of $71.55 — trading 38.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50. Helios Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.50 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $71.55 is trading 38.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.78.
GuruFocus considers Helios Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLIO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.50
GF Value™: $51.78 vs. price of $71.55 (38.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helios Technologies Inc is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for the hydraulics and electronics markets. It operates under two business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment designs and manufactures hydraulic components and systems used to transmit power and control force, speed, and motion. There are two categories based on Hydraulic system architecture: MCT and FCT. The Electronics segment provides complete, fully-tailored display and control solutions for engines, engine-driven equipment, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and traditional and swim spas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hydraulics segment. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from the Americas region.
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