CEVA (MEX:CEVA) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.80% (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:CEVA CEVA Inc MEX:CEVA
65 GF Score
Price MXN470.00
GF Value MXN392.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is CEVA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

CEVA MEX:CEVA 65 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CEVA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN392.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 751 Semiconductors companies, CEVA ranks worse than 73.37% 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. CEVA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.80%.

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

MEX:CEVA' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.3   Med: -1.5   Max: 4.9
Current: -5.8

During the past 13 years, CEVA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.90%. The lowest was -6.30%. And the median was -1.50%.

MEX:CEVA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
73.37% of 751 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4 vs MEX:CEVA: -5.80

CEVA (MEX:CEVA) 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.


CEVA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


MEX:CEVA vs AOSL, INDI, LAES: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, CEVA'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.


CEVA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, CEVA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:CEVA
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CEVA 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 -5.80 mean?
CEVA (MEX:CEVA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.80 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 CEVA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEVA ranks #551 out of 751 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is CEVA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
CEVA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.80. Based on the distribution chart, CEVA ranks #551 out of 751 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CEVA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEVA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AOSL and INDI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CEVA ranks #551 out of 751 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places CEVA 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 CEVA and its competitors. CEVA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEVA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEVA (MEX:CEVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN392.33, compared to a current price of MXN470.00 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.80. CEVA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 CEVA (MEX:CEVA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.80 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 CEVA (MEX:CEVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEVA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN470.00 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN392.33. GuruFocus considers CEVA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CEVA:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.80
  • GF Value™: MXN392.33 vs. price of MXN470.00 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

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


CEVA Business Description

Other Exchanges CEVA:USA0Q19:UKPVJA:Germany
Address 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 400, Rockville, MD, USA, 20850
CEVA Inc is a licensor of signal-processing intellectual property. Through partnerships with semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers globally, the company helps produce devices for a range of end markets. OEMs and semiconductor companies choose to sell products with CEVA equipment to wireless, consumer, automotive, and Internet of Things companies. Revenue is derived mainly from licensing fees and related revenue, and royalties generated from the shipments of products utilizing its intellectual properties. CEVA also engages in the training and sale of development systems. The company operates in one reportable segment: the licensing of IP to semiconductor companies and electronic equipment manufacturers.
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