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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. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LER'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.6 Med: -1.9 Max: 4.6
Current: -1.2
During the past 13 years, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.60%. The lowest was -12.60%. And the median was -1.90%.
LTS:0LER's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.66% of 646
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: -2.1
vs LTS:0LER: -1.20
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (LTS:0LER) 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.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LTS:0LER vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries'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.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teva Pharmaceutical Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries 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 -1.20 mean?
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (LTS:0LER) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.20 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 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries ranks #280 out of 646 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries ranks #280 out of 646 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries ranks #280 out of 646 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Teva Pharmaceutical Industries 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and its competitors. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (LTS:0LER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.99, compared to a current price of $37.10 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (LTS:0LER), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.20 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 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (LTS:0LER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.10 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.99.
GuruFocus considers Teva Pharmaceutical Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LER:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.20
GF Value™: $20.99 vs. price of $37.10 (76.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teva Pharmaceutical, based in Israel, is the world's leading generic drug manufacturer. Teva derives half of its sales from North America and makes up a high-single-digit percentage of the total number of generic prescriptions in the US. It also has a significant presence in Europe, Japan, Russia, and Israel. Besides generics, Teva has a portfolio of innovative medicines and biosimilars in two main therapeutic areas: neurology and immunology. Teva also sells active pharmaceutical ingredients, offers contract manufacturing services, and owns Anda, a US-based generic and specialty drug distributor.
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