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Syn hfOISE:SYN -1.00%51 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates OISE:SYN with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of kr30.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 233 Telecommunication Services companies, Syn hf ranks better than 93.56% 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. Syn hf's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Syn hf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:SYN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9 Med: 2.95 Max: 8.1
Current: 2.7
During the past 13 years, Syn hf's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.10%. The lowest was -3.90%. And the median was 2.95%.
OISE:SYN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.56% of 233
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs OISE:SYN: 2.70
Syn hf (OISE:SYN) 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.
Syn hf 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OISE:SYN vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Syn hf'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.
Syn hf 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Syn hf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Syn hf'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 2.70 mean?
Syn hf (OISE:SYN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.70 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 Syn hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Syn hf ranks #15 out of 233 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Syn hf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Syn hf's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.70 is near median its 10-year median of 2.95. Based on the distribution chart, Syn hf ranks #15 out of 233 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Syn hf has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Syn hf's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Syn hf ranks #15 out of 233 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Syn hf in the top 6% 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 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 Syn hf and its competitors. Syn hf's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Syn hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syn hf (OISE:SYN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr30.42, compared to a current price of kr19.80 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.95. Syn hf's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Syn hf (OISE:SYN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.70 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 Syn hf (OISE:SYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syn hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr19.80 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr30.42.
GuruFocus considers Syn hf to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OISE:SYN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.70 (near median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: kr30.42 vs. price of kr19.80 (34.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:SYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Syn hf is an Iceland based Telecommunication and Media company. The company generates revenue from sales of Fixed line, Hosting and operating solutions, Retail sale and Other revenue which includes services revenue.
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