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Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +2.38%57 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 178 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 70.79% 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. Macfarlane Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.1 Med: -0.1 Max: 3.2
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Macfarlane Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.20%. The lowest was -8.10%. And the median was -0.10%.
LSE:MACF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 70.79% of 178
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: -0.35
vs LSE:MACF: 0.30
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Macfarlane Group 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?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #52 out of 178 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Macfarlane Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Macfarlane Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #52 out of 178 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #52 out of 178 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Macfarlane Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. Macfarlane Group'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 Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.19, compared to a current price of £0.73 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.73 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.19.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: £1.19 vs. price of £0.73 (38.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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