Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSL:HBC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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OSL:HBC Hofseth BioCare ASA OSL:HBC
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Price kr1.33
GF Value kr1.90
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Hofseth BioCare ASA OSL:HBC 60 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:HBC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks worse than 102774.82% 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. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

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

During the past 13 years, Hofseth BioCare ASA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -44.40%. And the median was -15.20%.

OSL:HBC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: -0.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.

Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSL:HBC) 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.


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OSL:HBC vs KHC, GIS, MKC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.


Hofseth BioCare ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Hofseth BioCare ASA 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 0.00 mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSL:HBC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #999999 out of 973 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #999999 out of 973 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #999999 out of 973 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Hofseth BioCare ASA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSL:HBC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.90, compared to a current price of kr1.33 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSL:HBC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (OSL:HBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr1.33 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.90. GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSL:HBC:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: kr1.90 vs. price of kr1.33 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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