HOG (Harley-Davidson) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 8.50% (As of Jun. 2026) — 608% Above Median

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HOG Harley-Davidson Inc HOG
82 GF Score
Price $25.70
GF Value $27.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Harley-Davidson 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Harley-Davidson HOG -1.87% 82 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 608% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates HOG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Vehicles & Parts companies, Harley-Davidson ranks better than 98.94% 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. Harley-Davidson's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.50%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Harley-Davidson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HOG' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.3   Med: 1.2   Max: 8.5
Current: 8.5

During the past 13 years, Harley-Davidson's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.50%. The lowest was -15.30%. And the median was 1.20%.

HOG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
98.94% of 758 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs HOG: 8.50

Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) 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.


Harley-Davidson 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


HOG vs PATK, LCII, THO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Harley-Davidson'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.


Harley-Davidson 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Harley-Davidson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harley-Davidson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Harley-Davidson 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 8.50 mean?
Harley-Davidson (HOG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 8.50 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 Harley-Davidson and its competitors. This is 608% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Harley-Davidson ranks #8 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Harley-Davidson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Harley-Davidson's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 8.50 is 608% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Harley-Davidson ranks #8 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Harley-Davidson has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harley-Davidson's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PATK and LCII?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Harley-Davidson ranks #8 out of 758 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Harley-Davidson in the top 1% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Harley-Davidson and its competitors. Harley-Davidson's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.50, which is 608% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harley-Davidson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harley-Davidson (HOG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.16, compared to a current price of $25.70 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.50, which is 608% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Harley-Davidson's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Harley-Davidson (HOG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 8.50 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 Harley-Davidson (HOG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harley-Davidson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.70 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.16. GuruFocus considers Harley-Davidson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HOG:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 8.50 (608% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
  • GF Value™: $27.16 vs. price of $25.70 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Harley-Davidson Business Description

Address 3700 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53208
Harley-Davidson is a leading global manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles across the custom, cruising, and touring categories, as well as related merchandise, parts, and accessories. In recent years, the firm has expanded into the adventure touring market with its Pan America model, into electric with the LiveWire brand, and is returning to smaller-displacement bikes with the Sprint. Its captive finance arm, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, provides wholesale financing to dealers and retail financing and insurance brokerage services to customers. Harley captured around 34% of the heavyweight domestic market in 2025.
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