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GVS SpAMIL:GVS -0.86%70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:GVS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,844 Industrial Products companies, GVS SpA ranks worse than 56.13% 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. GVS SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GVS SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:GVS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.6 Med: 0 Max: 0.1
Current: -2.3
During the past 13 years, GVS SpA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%. The lowest was -2.60%. And the median was 0.00%.
MIL:GVS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 56.13% of 1844
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs MIL:GVS: -2.30
GVS SpA (MIL:GVS) 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.
GVS SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MIL:GVS vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, GVS 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.
GVS SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GVS SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GVS 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 -2.30 mean?
GVS SpA (MIL:GVS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.30 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 GVS SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GVS SpA ranks #1035 out of 1844 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is GVS SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
GVS SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, GVS SpA ranks #1035 out of 1844 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GVS SpA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GVS SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GVS SpA ranks #1035 out of 1844 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places GVS SpA 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 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 GVS SpA and its competitors. GVS SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GVS SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GVS SpA (MIL:GVS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.60, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. GVS SpA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 GVS SpA (MIL:GVS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30 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 GVS SpA (MIL:GVS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GVS SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.60.
GuruFocus considers GVS SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:GVS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.30
GF Value™: €4.60 vs. price of €4.60 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:GVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GVS SpA is a manufacturer of filter solutions for applications in the Healthcare and Life Sciences, Energy and Mobility, and Health and Safety sectors. Its products include MedTech, Transfusion Medicine, Life Sciences, Safety, Energy & Mobility, among others. It operates in industries: Aerospace, Agriculture, Automotive, Beauty, Biotech, Building, Construction, DIY, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Home & Appliance, Laboratory, Microelectronics, Mining & Metal, Motorcycle, Oil & Gas, Rail, Shipyard, and Vet.
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