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Rottneros ABOSTO:RROS +2.40%54 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:RROS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Forest Products companies, Rottneros AB ranks worse than 88.71% 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. Rottneros AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rottneros AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:RROS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -103.8 Med: 0 Max: 37.6
Current: -14.4
During the past 13 years, Rottneros AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 37.60%. The lowest was -103.80%. And the median was 0.00%.
OSTO:RROS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 88.71% of 124
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -0.45
vs OSTO:RROS: -14.40
Rottneros AB (OSTO:RROS) 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.
Rottneros AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OSTO:RROS vs SLVM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Rottneros 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.
Rottneros AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Rottneros AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rottneros AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Rottneros 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 -14.40 mean?
Rottneros AB (OSTO:RROS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.40 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 Rottneros AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rottneros AB ranks #110 out of 124 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Rottneros AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Rottneros AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40. Based on the distribution chart, Rottneros AB ranks #110 out of 124 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rottneros AB has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rottneros AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Rottneros AB ranks #110 out of 124 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Rottneros AB 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 Forest Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Forest 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 Rottneros AB and its competitors. Rottneros AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rottneros AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rottneros AB (OSTO:RROS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.13, compared to a current price of kr2.99 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40. Rottneros AB's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Rottneros AB (OSTO:RROS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.40 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 Rottneros AB (OSTO:RROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rottneros AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.99 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.13.
GuruFocus considers Rottneros AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:RROS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.40
GF Value™: kr4.13 vs. price of kr2.99 (27.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:RROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rottneros AB, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells bleached and unbleached chemical pulp as well as mechanical pulp in Europe and internationally. The pulp is used for the production of board & packaging, filters, electrotechnical applications, tissue paper, printing & printing paper and other special applications. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Europe. Rottneros also develops and sells molded fiber trays and technology for this production.
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