Service Care (NSE:SERVICE) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:SERVICE Service Care Ltd NSE:SERVICE
70 GF Score
Price ₹70.00
GF Value ₹58.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Service Care 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Service Care NSE:SERVICE +0.79% 70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SERVICE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹58.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Business Services companies, Service Care ranks worse than 74.89% 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. Service Care's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Service Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SERVICE' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -5

During the past 7 years, Service Care's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -5.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

NSE:SERVICE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
74.89% of 685 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs NSE:SERVICE: -5.00

Service Care (NSE:SERVICE) 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.


Service Care 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


NSE:SERVICE vs RHI, KFY, TNET: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Service Care'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.


Service Care 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Service Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Service Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Service Care 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 -5.00 mean?
Service Care (NSE:SERVICE) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.00 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 Service Care and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Service Care ranks #513 out of 685 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Service Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Service Care's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00. Based on the distribution chart, Service Care ranks #513 out of 685 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Service Care has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Care's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Service Care ranks #513 out of 685 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Service Care 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 Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business 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 Service Care and its competitors. Service Care's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Care (NSE:SERVICE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹58.14, compared to a current price of ₹70.00 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00. Service Care's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Service Care (NSE:SERVICE), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.00 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 Service Care (NSE:SERVICE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Care stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹70.00 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹58.14. GuruFocus considers Service Care to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SERVICE:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.00
  • GF Value™: ₹58.14 vs. price of ₹70.00 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SERVICE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Service Care Business Description

Address 2nd Main Road, No. 653, 1st Floor, Domlur Layout, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560071
Service Care Ltd operates in three main areas: Facility Management, Workspace Management, and Workforce Management. Facility Management includes services such as housekeeping, sanitation, security, and pest control. Workspace Management focuses on customized space design and integrated utilities management. Workforce Management involves compliant deployment, timely onboarding, and thorough background verification. The company has two segments: the Service Business, which encompasses housekeeping and janitorial services, and the Manpower Service Business. Notably, the majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Manpower Service Business.
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