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Zaptec ASAOSL:ZAP +4.86%66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:ZAP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr27.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Industrial Products companies, Zaptec ASA ranks worse than 69.26% 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. Zaptec ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zaptec ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ZAP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.2 Med: -2.9 Max: -0.6
Current: -4.7
During the past 9 years, Zaptec ASA's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.60%. The lowest was -5.20%. And the median was -2.90%.
OSL:ZAP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 69.26% of 1851
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs OSL:ZAP: -4.70
Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) 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.
Zaptec ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OSL:ZAP vs VRT, BE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Zaptec 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.
Zaptec ASA 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zaptec ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zaptec ASA'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 -4.70 mean?
Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.70 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 Zaptec ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #1282 out of 1851 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Zaptec ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Zaptec ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70. Based on the distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #1282 out of 1851 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zaptec ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaptec ASA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zaptec ASA ranks #1282 out of 1851 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Zaptec 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Zaptec ASA and its competitors. Zaptec ASA's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaptec ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr27.29, compared to a current price of kr51.80 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70. Zaptec ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.70 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 Zaptec ASA (OSL:ZAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaptec ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr51.80 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr27.29.
GuruFocus considers Zaptec ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ZAP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.70
GF Value™: kr27.29 vs. price of kr51.80 (89.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ZAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zaptec ASA is a technology company within Electronic vehicle (EV) charging systems in Europe. The company develops EV charging systems for multi and single-family homes and office buildings. The product portfolio enables a large number of charging points at a low cost and includes Zaptec Pro, Zaptec Go, Charge365 payment services, Charging columns, Zaptec Portal, and Zaptec APM. The company accelerates the electrification of the transport sector to assist European countries in reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty cars.
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