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Proact IT Group ABOSTO:PACT -0.47%81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 320% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates OSTO:PACT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of kr116.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,124 Software companies, Proact IT Group AB ranks better than 93.74% 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. Proact IT Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proact IT Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:PACT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.5 Med: 0.5 Max: 6.4
Current: 2.1
During the past 13 years, Proact IT Group AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.40%. The lowest was -8.50%. And the median was 0.50%.
OSTO:PACT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.74% of 2124
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs OSTO:PACT: 2.10
Proact IT Group AB (OSTO:PACT) 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.
Proact IT Group AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OSTO:PACT vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Proact IT Group AB'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.
Proact IT Group AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Proact IT Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proact IT Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Proact IT Group AB 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 2.10 mean?
Proact IT Group AB (OSTO:PACT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.10 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 Proact IT Group AB and its competitors. This is 320% above median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Proact IT Group AB ranks #133 out of 2124 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Proact IT Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Proact IT Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.10 is 320% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Proact IT Group AB ranks #133 out of 2124 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Proact IT Group AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proact IT Group AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Proact IT Group AB ranks #133 out of 2124 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Proact IT Group AB 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Proact IT Group AB and its competitors. Proact IT Group AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10, which is 320% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proact IT Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proact IT Group AB (OSTO:PACT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr116.36, compared to a current price of kr125.80 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10, which is 320% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Proact IT Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Proact IT Group AB (OSTO:PACT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10 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 Proact IT Group AB (OSTO:PACT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proact IT Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr125.80 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr116.36.
GuruFocus considers Proact IT Group AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:PACT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.10 (320% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: kr116.36 vs. price of kr125.80 (8.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:PACT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Proact IT Group AB is a European-based independent data centre and cloud service provider. It offers infrastructure, IT services, and technical solutions that help organizations store, connect, protect, and manage data securely and efficiently. Its operating segments are Nordic & Baltics, UK, West, and Central. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Nordics and Baltics, which include Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and the United States.
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