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Levi StraussLEVI +0.41%85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks better than 73.19% 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. Levi Strauss's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Levi Strauss's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LEVI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.2 Med: 0 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.3
During the past 12 years, Levi Strauss's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%. The lowest was -1.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
LEVI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 73.19% of 455
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs LEVI: 0.30
Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) 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.
Levi Strauss 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LEVI vs VFC, KTB, ZGN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Levi Strauss 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 0.30 mean?
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of May. 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #122 out of 455 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Levi Strauss' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Levi Strauss' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #122 out of 455 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VFC and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #122 out of 455 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Levi Strauss 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. Levi Strauss's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.46, compared to a current price of $24.62 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of May. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.62 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.46.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: $21.46 vs. price of $24.62 (14.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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