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Kier GroupKIERF +10.17%57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KIERF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Construction companies, Kier Group ranks better than 80.87% 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. Kier Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kier Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KIERF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.7 Med: -1.75 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, Kier Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%. The lowest was -56.70%. And the median was -1.75%.
KIERF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.87% of 946
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1
vs KIERF: 0.60
Kier Group (OTCPK:KIERF) 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.
Kier Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
KIERF vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kier 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.
Kier Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kier Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kier Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 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 Kier Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #181 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Kier Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kier Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #181 out of 946 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kier Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kier Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #181 out of 946 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kier Group in the top 19% 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Kier Group and its competitors. Kier Group'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 Kier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kier Group (KIERF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.14, compared to a current price of $4.55 — trading 112.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. Kier Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Kier Group (KIERF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 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 Kier Group (KIERF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.55 is trading 112.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.14.
GuruFocus considers Kier Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KIERF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.60
GF Value™: $2.14 vs. price of $4.55 (112.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIERF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kier Group PLC is a construction, services and property company that builds and maintains projects for various sectors. Its design and engineering capabilities meet the specifications for public and private customers. The construction segment works in both the public and private sectors through local bases and offers national coverage for its clients. The infrastructure services segment is focused on four main markets: highways, utilities, infrastructure, and rail. The property segment, which invests and develops schemes and sites across the United Kingdom and the last segment is corporate segment. Kier plans to divest from this segment to free up capital for the other segments. The U.K. accounts majority of its revenue, with the rest split among the Americas, Middle East, and Far East.
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