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Unidata SpAMIL:UD -1.00%89 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:UD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Telecommunication Services companies, Unidata SpA ranks worse than 80.95% 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. Unidata SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -6.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unidata SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:UD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.6 Med: -3.65 Max: 0
Current: -6.3
During the past 9 years, Unidata SpA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -7.60%. And the median was -3.65%.
MIL:UD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 80.95% of 231
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs MIL:UD: -6.30
Unidata SpA (MIL:UD) 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.
Unidata SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MIL:UD vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Unidata 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.
Unidata SpA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Unidata SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unidata SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Unidata 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 -6.30 mean?
Unidata SpA (MIL:UD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -6.30 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 Unidata SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Unidata SpA ranks #187 out of 231 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Unidata SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Unidata SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30. Based on the distribution chart, Unidata SpA ranks #187 out of 231 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Unidata SpA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unidata SpA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Unidata SpA ranks #187 out of 231 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Unidata 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication 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 Unidata SpA and its competitors. Unidata SpA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unidata SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unidata SpA (MIL:UD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.22, compared to a current price of €2.97 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30. Unidata 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 Unidata SpA (MIL:UD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -6.30 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 Unidata SpA (MIL:UD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unidata SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.97 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.22.
GuruFocus considers Unidata SpA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIL:UD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -6.30
GF Value™: €4.22 vs. price of €2.97 (29.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:UD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unidata SpA is engaged in the field of information technology and telecommunications offering internet connectivity and services in the city and province of Rome. Its services include Fiber & Networking, Cloud & Datacenter, and IoT & Smart Solutions.
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