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Installed Building ProductsIBP -1.96%93 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates IBP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $225.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 71 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Installed Building Products ranks better than 71.83% 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. Installed Building Products's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Installed Building Products's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IBP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.3 Med: 1.5 Max: 2.4
Current: 1.6
During the past 13 years, Installed Building Products's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.40%. The lowest was -2.30%. And the median was 1.50%.
IBP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 71.83% of 71
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs IBP: 1.60
Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) 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.
Installed Building Products 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
IBP vs TMHC, MTH, SKY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Installed Building Products'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.
Installed Building Products 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Installed Building Products's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Installed Building Products's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Installed Building Products 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 1.60 mean?
Installed Building Products (IBP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 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 Installed Building Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #20 out of 71 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Installed Building Products' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Installed Building Products' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 is near median its 10-year median of 1.50. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Installed Building Products' value of 1.60 is 700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #20 out of 71 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Installed Building Products has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Installed Building Products' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TMHC and MTH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Installed Building Products ranks #20 out of 71 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Installed Building Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Installed Building Products' value of 1.60 is 700% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Installed Building Products has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.20, based on 71 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Installed Building Products's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 is 700% above the industry median. 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 Installed Building Products and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Installed Building Products's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Installed Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products (IBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $225.79, compared to a current price of $225.83 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 700% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.20. Installed Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Installed Building Products (IBP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 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 Installed Building Products (IBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Installed Building Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $225.83 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of $225.79.
GuruFocus considers Installed Building Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IBP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.60 (near median its 10-year median of 1.50)
GF Value™: $225.79 vs. price of $225.83 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 700% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#20 of 71)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Installed Building Products Inc is an insulation installer serving the residential new construction market and are also a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping and fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving, mirrors and other products throughout the United States. The company installs fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation, and cellulose insulation. The company has three operating segments consisting of Installation, Manufacturing and Distribution operations. Majority of revenue is derived from Installation segment.
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