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Metall ZugLTS:0QLX 47 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QLX with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF311.07. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Metall Zug ranks better than 80.23% 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. Metall Zug's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metall Zug's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QLX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.3 Med: 0 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Metall Zug's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -0.30%. And the median was 0.00%.
LTS:0QLX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.23% of 612
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -2.6
vs LTS:0QLX: 0.10
Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) 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.
Metall Zug 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LTS:0QLX vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Metall Zug'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.
Metall Zug 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Metall Zug's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metall Zug's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 0.10 mean?
Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 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 Metall Zug and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metall Zug ranks #121 out of 612 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Metall Zug's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Metall Zug's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Metall Zug ranks #121 out of 612 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metall Zug has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metall Zug's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Metall Zug ranks #121 out of 612 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Metall Zug in the top 20% 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 Metall Zug and its competitors. Metall Zug's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metall Zug stock overvalued right now?
Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF311.07, compared to a current price of CHF865.35 — trading 178.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10. Metall Zug's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 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 Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metall Zug stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF865.35 is trading 178.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF311.07.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QLX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10
GF Value™: CHF311.07 vs. price of CHF865.35 (178.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metall Zug Ltd is engaged in the industrial sector. The company is organized, into business segments namely; Medical Devices which comprises of products and services for diagnosis and surgery, mainly in the fields of ophthalmology and microsurgery; Technologycluster & Infrastructure is engaged in Management and development of real estate; and Investments & Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Medical Devices segment. Geographically, the company operates in Switzerland, Europe (excluding Switzerland), the Americas, and Asia /Pacific/Others, and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas region.
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