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Liberty GlobalLBTYB 64 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1011% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates LBTYB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 230 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks better than 97.83% 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. Liberty Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LBTYB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.4 Med: 0.9 Max: 16.9
Current: 10
During the past 13 years, Liberty Global's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 16.90%. The lowest was -32.40%. And the median was 0.90%.
LBTYB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.83% of 230
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs LBTYB: 10.00
Liberty Global (NAS:LBTYB) 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.
Liberty Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LBTYB vs KYIV, TDS, AD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global'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.
Liberty Global 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Liberty Global 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 10.00 mean?
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 10.00 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 Liberty Global and its competitors. This is 1011% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #5 out of 230 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Liberty Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Liberty Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 10.00 is 1011% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #5 out of 230 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liberty Global has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Global's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KYIV and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #5 out of 230 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Liberty Global in the top 2% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Liberty Global and its competitors. Liberty Global's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.00, which is 1011% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global (LBTYB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.77, compared to a current price of $11.74 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.00, which is 1011% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Liberty Global's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 10.00 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 Liberty Global (LBTYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.74 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.77.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LBTYB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 10.00 (1011% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $14.77 vs. price of $11.74 (20.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LBTYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in European telecom companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty owns the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile network operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.
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