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Ingersoll RandIR -1.44%91 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,843 Industrial Products companies, Ingersoll Rand ranks better than 90.99% 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. Ingersoll Rand's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingersoll Rand's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.7 Med: -1.5 Max: 1.2
Current: 1.2
During the past 12 years, Ingersoll Rand's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%. The lowest was -28.70%. And the median was -1.50%.
IR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.99% of 1843
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs IR: 1.20
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) 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.
Ingersoll Rand 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
IR vs XYL, OTIS, DOV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ingersoll Rand'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.
Ingersoll Rand 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ingersoll Rand's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingersoll Rand's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ingersoll Rand 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 1.20 mean?
Ingersoll Rand (IR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 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 Ingersoll Rand and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingersoll Rand ranks #166 out of 1843 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Ingersoll Rand's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ingersoll Rand's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Ingersoll Rand ranks #166 out of 1843 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingersoll Rand has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingersoll Rand's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to XYL and OTIS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ingersoll Rand ranks #166 out of 1843 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ingersoll Rand in the top 9% 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 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 Ingersoll Rand and its competitors. Ingersoll Rand's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingersoll Rand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingersoll Rand (IR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.44, compared to a current price of $86.97 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20. Ingersoll Rand'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 Ingersoll Rand (IR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 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 Ingersoll Rand (IR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingersoll Rand stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $86.97 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $93.44.
GuruFocus considers Ingersoll Rand to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.20
GF Value™: $93.44 vs. price of $86.97 (6.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingersoll Rand was formed through the merger of Gardner Denver and Ingersoll Rand's industrial segment. The firm's portfolio consists of two business lines: industrial technologies and services, and precision and science technologies. Ingersoll Rand serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, medical, and energy. Its broad portfolio of products includes compression, blower and vacuum, and fluid management. Ingersoll Rand generated roughly $7.7 billion in revenue in 2025.
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