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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. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DNA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.5 Med: 30.25 Max: 68.3
Current: -7.2
During the past 7 years, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 68.30%. The lowest was -10.50%. And the median was 30.25%.
MEX:DNA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.38% of 1189
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.7
vs MEX:DNA: -7.20
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA) 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.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:DNA vs RZLT, EIKN, ARTV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings'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.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings 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 -7.20 mean?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.20 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings ranks #483 out of 1189 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20. Based on the distribution chart, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings ranks #483 out of 1189 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RZLT and EIKN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings ranks #483 out of 1189 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings in the upper 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings and its competitors. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN127.55, compared to a current price of MXN170.00 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.20 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN170.00 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN127.55.
GuruFocus considers Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DNA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.20
GF Value™: MXN127.55 vs. price of MXN170.00 (33.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc is the platform for cell programming, providing flexible, end-to-end services that solve challenges for organizations across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to pharmaceuticals to industrial and specialty chemicals. The Company reorganized its operations into two operating and reportable segments: Cell Engineering engaged in providing biological R&D services for customers across a range of industries and Biosecurity that provides services to government and commercial customers to identify, monitor, prevent, mitigate, and ultimately protect humanity from biological threats. The maximum of revenue is from Cell Engineering Segment.
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