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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. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -33.30%. And the median was -7.60%.
LKFT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: -11.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (NAS:LKFT) 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.
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LKFT vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV'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.
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV 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 0.00 mean?
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV ranks #999999 out of 1186 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV ranks #999999 out of 1186 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV ranks #999999 out of 1186 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV in the lower 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV and its competitors. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.56, compared to a current price of $27.53 — trading 76% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (LKFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.53 is trading 76% below its estimated GF Value™ of $114.56.
GuruFocus considers Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LKFT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $114.56 vs. price of $27.53 (76% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LKFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people with severe diseases. It focuses on delivering medicines with transformational impact for patients by accelerating life-changing science and innovation in areas of high unmet need. Its pipelines includes GLPG3667, GLPG5101, and GLPG5301.
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