PHSC (LSE:PHSC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is PHSC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

PHSC LSE:PHSC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.60 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 309 Conglomerates companies, PHSC ranks better than 96.44% 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. PHSC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.60%.

The historical rank and industry rank for PHSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:PHSC' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.3   Med: 0   Max: 11.2
Current: 4.6

During the past 13 years, PHSC's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 11.20%. The lowest was -7.30%. And the median was 0.00%.

LSE:PHSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
96.44% of 309 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs LSE:PHSC: 4.60

PHSC (LSE:PHSC) 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.

PHSC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

LSE:PHSC vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, PHSC'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.

PHSC 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, PHSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PHSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


PHSC 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 4.60 mean?
PHSC (LSE:PHSC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.60 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 PHSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #11 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is PHSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
PHSC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.60. Based on the distribution chart, PHSC ranks #11 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does PHSC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #11 out of 309 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places PHSC in the top 4% 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 PHSC and its competitors. PHSC's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PHSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PHSC (LSE:PHSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.18, compared to a current price of £0.08 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.60. 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 PHSC (LSE:PHSC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.60 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.

PHSC Business Description

Address 31 Rochester Road, The Old Church, Aylesford, Kent, GBR, ME20 7PR
PHSC PLC operates through three operating divisions: Safety, Systems, and Security. It advises on the health, safety, and security of people and property across a diverse range of business sectors and designs, implements, and manages international management systems (known as ISO systems). It generates the majority of its revenue from Health and safety services.