Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.60% (As of Jun. 2026) — 200% Above Median

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LTS:0LP3 Verisk Analytics Inc LTS:0LP3
82 GF Score
Price $193.22
GF Value $320.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Verisk Analytics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Verisk Analytics LTS:0LP3 +3.22% 82 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60 as of Jun. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LP3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $320.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 697 Business Services companies, Verisk Analytics ranks better than 95.55% 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. Verisk Analytics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%.

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

LTS:0LP3' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.4   Med: 1.2   Max: 4.6
Current: 3.6

During the past 13 years, Verisk Analytics's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.60%. The lowest was -1.40%. And the median was 1.20%.

LTS:0LP3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
95.55% of 697 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: -0.5 vs LTS:0LP3: 3.60

Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) 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.


Verisk Analytics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


LTS:0LP3 vs EFX, BAH, FCN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Verisk Analytics'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.


Verisk Analytics 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Verisk Analytics's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Verisk Analytics 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 3.60 mean?
Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #31 out of 697 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Verisk Analytics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Verisk Analytics' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #31 out of 697 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verisk Analytics has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verisk Analytics' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to EFX and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #31 out of 697 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Verisk Analytics 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 Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. Verisk Analytics's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verisk Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $320.17, compared to a current price of $193.22 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Verisk Analytics' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60 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 Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $193.22 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $320.17. GuruFocus considers Verisk Analytics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LP3:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.60 (200% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
  • GF Value™: $320.17 vs. price of $193.22 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Verisk Analytics Business Description

Address 545 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 07310-1686
Verisk is a leading data, analytics, and technology provider for property-casualty insurers. Verisk traces its history to Insurance Services Office, a nonprofit advisory organization founded in 1971 by US P&C insurers. ISO was formed as an association of insurance companies to assist with a variety of insurance use cases, such as reporting to regulators, defining policies, and determining independent premium rates. As the firm expanded its use cases, it became a for-profit company, renamed Verisk, and went public in 2009. Verisk's single segment (insurance) provides underwriting solutions, including forms, rules, loss costs, and catastrophe modeling. For claims, Verisk's solutions include property repair estimates and antifraud tools. About 83% of Verisk's revenue is US-based.
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