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Cembre SpAMIL:CMB -0.85%91 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:CMB with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.74 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,861 Industrial Products companies, Cembre SpA ranks better than 71.25% 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. Cembre SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cembre SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:CMB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0 Max: 0.6
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Cembre SpA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
MIL:CMB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 71.25% of 1861
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs MIL:CMB: -0.10
Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) 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.
Cembre SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MIL:CMB vs VRT, BE, HUBB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Cembre SpA'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.
Cembre SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Cembre SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cembre SpA'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?
Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Mar. 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 Cembre SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cembre SpA ranks #535 out of 1861 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Cembre SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Cembre SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Cembre SpA ranks #535 out of 1861 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cembre SpA has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cembre SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cembre SpA ranks #535 out of 1861 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Cembre SpA 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Cembre SpA and its competitors. Cembre SpA'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 Cembre SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.74, compared to a current price of €81.80 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Cembre SpA's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Mar. 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 Cembre SpA (MIL:CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cembre SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €81.80 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.74.
GuruFocus considers Cembre SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:CMB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: €48.74 vs. price of €81.80 (67.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cembre SpA specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solutions for the connection and termination of electrical conductors, along with wiring tools. The Group mainly operates in the industrial, railway, and power & utilities markets, offering a comprehensive portfolio across six main categories: electrical connectors and cable accessories; hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic tools; cable glands and ducts; terminals and terminal blocks; industrial marking products; and railway-specific equipment. Its key product categories include cable lugs, tools, marking systems, cable glands and cable entry systems, and wiring accessories. The company operates in Italy, the rest of Europe (which generates the majority of its revenue), and the rest of the world.
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