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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. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Garofalo Health Care SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:GHC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9 Med: -0.75 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.2
During the past 11 years, Garofalo Health Care SpA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -2.90%. And the median was -0.75%.
MIL:GHC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 80.49% of 446
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: -1.75
vs MIL:GHC: 0.20
Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MIL:GHC vs HCA, THC, DVA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Garofalo Health Care 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.
Garofalo Health Care SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Garofalo Health Care SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garofalo Health Care SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Garofalo Health Care SpA 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 0.20 mean?
Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #87 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Garofalo Health Care SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #87 out of 446 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Garofalo Health Care SpA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garofalo Health Care SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Garofalo Health Care SpA ranks #87 out of 446 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Garofalo Health Care SpA in the top 20% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA and its competitors. Garofalo Health Care SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garofalo Health Care SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.09, compared to a current price of €5.66 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Garofalo Health Care SpA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 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 Garofalo Health Care SpA (MIL:GHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garofalo Health Care SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.66 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.09.
GuruFocus considers Garofalo Health Care SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:GHC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: €6.09 vs. price of €5.66 (7.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:GHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Garofalo Health Care SpA is an Italian accredited private healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of services across various areas of healthcare through diversified specialties, supported by the use of technologies and qualified personnel. The Group mainly operates in regions of northern and central Italy, which have been selected based on their attractiveness in terms of per capita healthcare spending, above-average per capita income, and well-developed internal transport infrastructure.
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