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NXP Semiconductors NVNXPI +1.26%90 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates NXPI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $146.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 744 Semiconductors companies, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks better than 92.61% 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. NXP Semiconductors NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NXP Semiconductors NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NXPI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.2 Med: 0.9 Max: 6.5
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, NXP Semiconductors NV's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.50%. The lowest was -11.20%. And the median was 0.90%.
NXPI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.61% of 744
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs NXPI: 0.90
NXP Semiconductors NV (NAS:NXPI) 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.
NXP Semiconductors NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
NXPI vs MPWR, ALAB, CBRS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, NXP Semiconductors NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NXP Semiconductors NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
NXP Semiconductors NV 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 0.90 mean?
NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #55 out of 744 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
NXP Semiconductors NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #55 out of 744 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NXP Semiconductors NV has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXP Semiconductors NV's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MPWR and ALAB?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #55 out of 744 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places NXP Semiconductors NV in the top 7% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. NXP Semiconductors NV's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $146.41, compared to a current price of $236.38 — trading 61.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. NXP Semiconductors NV's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $236.38 is trading 61.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $146.41.
GuruFocus considers NXP Semiconductors NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXPI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $146.41 vs. price of $236.38 (61.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.
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