Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.90% (As of May. 2026) — 533% Above Median

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LTS:0REP Constellation Brands Inc LTS:0REP
64 GF Score
Price CHF196.36
GF Value CHF269.37
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Constellation Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Constellation Brands LTS:0REP 64 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90 as of May. 2026, which is 533% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates LTS:0REP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF269.37. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Constellation Brands ranks better than 92.63% 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. Constellation Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.90%.

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

LTS:0REP' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.9   Med: 0.3   Max: 6
Current: 1.9

During the past 13 years, Constellation Brands's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.00%. The lowest was -20.90%. And the median was 0.30%.

LTS:0REP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
92.63% of 95 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: -0.3 vs LTS:0REP: 1.90

Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) 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.


Constellation Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


LTS:0REP vs TAP, SAM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Constellation Brands'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.


Constellation Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Constellation Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Constellation Brands 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 1.90 mean?
Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.90 as of May. 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 Constellation Brands and its competitors. This is 533% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #7 out of 95 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Constellation Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Constellation Brands' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.90 is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #7 out of 95 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Constellation Brands has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Constellation Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TAP and SAM?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #7 out of 95 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Constellation Brands in the top 7% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Constellation Brands and its competitors. Constellation Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90, which is 533% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Constellation Brands stock overvalued right now?
Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.90. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF269.37, compared to a current price of CHF196.36 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90, which is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Constellation Brands' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90 as of May. 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 Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF196.36 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF269.37.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0REP:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.90 (533% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: CHF269.37 vs. price of CHF196.36 (27.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Constellation Brands Business Description

Address 50 East Broad Street, Rochester, NY, USA, 14614
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the US, generating more than 90% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company has pruned assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the US, the firm has limited revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 10% stake in Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
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