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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. Information Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
III'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.9 Med: -2.5 Max: 7.7
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Information Services Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.70%. The lowest was -6.90%. And the median was -2.50%.
III's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.05% of 2136
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs III: 0.40
Information Services Group (NAS:III) 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.
Information Services Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
III vs UIS, CNDT, HCKT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Information Services Group'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.
Information Services Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Information Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Information Services Group 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 0.40 mean?
Information Services Group (III) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 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 Information Services Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services Group ranks #362 out of 2136 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Information Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Information Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services Group ranks #362 out of 2136 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Information Services Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Services Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UIS and CNDT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Information Services Group ranks #362 out of 2136 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Information Services Group in the top 17% 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Information Services Group and its competitors. Information Services Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Information Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information Services Group (III) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.85, compared to a current price of $5.02 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Information Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Information Services Group (III), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 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 Information Services Group (III) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.02 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.85.
GuruFocus considers Information Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for III:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40
GF Value™: $3.85 vs. price of $5.02 (30.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the III stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Information Services Group Inc is an AI-centered technology research and advisory firm providing digital transformation and technology advisory services that help organizations optimize performance, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation. The Company's expertise includes sourcing advisory, cloud and data analytics, managed governance and risk services, network and software advisory, technology strategy and operations design, change management, and market intelligence, serving both private- and public-sector clients globally. It operates in one segment, fact-based sourcing advisory services, and operates principally in the Americas, with generate maximum revenue in Europe and the Asia Pacific.
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