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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. Johnson Outdoors's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Johnson Outdoors's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JOUT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.7 Med: -0.6 Max: 0.1
Current: -0.6
During the past 13 years, Johnson Outdoors's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -20.70%. And the median was -0.60%.
JOUT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 54% of 463
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs JOUT: -0.60
Johnson Outdoors (NAS:JOUT) 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.
Johnson Outdoors 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JOUT vs FNKO, JAKK, TRON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Johnson Outdoors'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.
Johnson Outdoors 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Johnson Outdoors's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Outdoors's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Johnson Outdoors 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 -0.60 mean?
Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.60 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 Johnson Outdoors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Outdoors ranks #213 out of 463 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Johnson Outdoors' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Johnson Outdoors' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Outdoors ranks #213 out of 463 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Outdoors has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Outdoors' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FNKO and JAKK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Johnson Outdoors ranks #213 out of 463 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Johnson Outdoors 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Johnson Outdoors and its competitors. Johnson Outdoors's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Outdoors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.32, compared to a current price of $47.12 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. Johnson Outdoors' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Johnson Outdoors (JOUT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60 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 Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Outdoors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.12 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.32.
GuruFocus considers Johnson Outdoors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JOUT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.60
GF Value™: $44.32 vs. price of $47.12 (6.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnson Outdoors Inc is a manufacturer and marketer of branded seasonal, outdoor recreation products used for fishing from a boat, diving, paddling, hiking and camping. The company has four operating segment: Fishing, Camping, Watercraft Recreation, and Diving. It generates maximum revenue from the Fishing segment which produces and markets products under different brands such as Minn Kota electric motors for quiet trolling or primary propulsion, marine battery chargers and shallow water anchors; Humminbird sonar and GPS equipment for fish finding, navigation and marine cartography; and Cannon downriggers for controlled-depth fishing. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Europe, Canada, and other regions.
72GF Score
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