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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. Bank of Valletta's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of Valletta's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Bank of Valletta's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -8.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
MAL:BOV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: -0.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) 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.
Bank of Valletta 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MAL:BOV vs USB, PNC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Valletta'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.
Bank of Valletta 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Valletta's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Valletta's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Bank of Valletta 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 0.00 mean?
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #999999 out of 1036 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Bank of Valletta's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Bank of Valletta's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #999999 out of 1036 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Valletta has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Valletta's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to USB and PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #999999 out of 1036 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Bank of Valletta in the lower 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. Bank of Valletta's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Valletta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.85, compared to a current price of €2.36 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Bank of Valletta's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 10 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.36 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.85.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Valletta to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:BOV:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €1.85 vs. price of €2.36 (27.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:BOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of Valletta PLC, along with its subsidiaries, carries out the business of banking and investment services. It offers the entire range of retail banking services as well as the sale of financial products such as units in collective investment schemes. Additionally, the Group offers investment banking services, including underwriting and management of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Its reportable segments are: Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Treasury, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Business Banking segment, which includes financing and deposit products for all business client segments attributable to business and corporate centers. The Group caters to both individuals and business clients in Malta.
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