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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. Tecan Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tecan Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QLN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.5 Med: -0.9 Max: 4.7
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Tecan Group AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.70%. The lowest was -2.50%. And the median was -0.90%.
LTS:0QLN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.39% of 614
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -2.6
vs LTS:0QLN: 0.20
Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) 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.
Tecan Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LTS:0QLN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Tecan Group AG'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.
Tecan Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Tecan Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tecan Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Tecan Group AG 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 0.20 mean?
Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 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 Tecan Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #102 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Tecan Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Tecan Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #102 out of 614 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tecan Group AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tecan Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #102 out of 614 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Tecan Group AG in the top 17% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Tecan Group AG and its competitors. Tecan Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tecan Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF186.74, compared to a current price of CHF193.67 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Tecan Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 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 Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecan Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF193.67 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF186.74.
GuruFocus considers Tecan Group AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QLN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: CHF186.74 vs. price of CHF193.67 (3.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tecan Group AG sells automated laboratory instruments and solutions for the diagnostics and life sciences research markets. The firm operates in two segments; The Life Sciences Business (end-customer business) segment supplies end users with automated workflow solutions directly. These solutions include laboratory instruments, software packages, application know-how, services, consumables, and spare parts, The partnering Business (OEM business) segment develops and manufactures OEM instruments and components that are distributed by partner companies under their names. A majority proportion of Tecan's revenue is generated in the Americas and Europe followed by Asia Specific.
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