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. Outfront Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -3.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Outfront Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OUT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.8 Med: -3 Max: 0
Current: -3
During the past 13 years, Outfront Media's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -4.80%. And the median was -3.00%.
OUT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 51.6% of 595
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -2.7
vs OUT: -3.00
Outfront Media (NYSE:OUT) 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.
Outfront Media 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OUT vs FRMI, RYN, EPR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Outfront Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Outfront Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Outfront Media 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 -3.00 mean?
Outfront Media (OUT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -3.00 as of Mar. 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 Outfront Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #307 out of 595 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Outfront Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Outfront Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #307 out of 595 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Outfront Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Outfront Media's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FRMI and RYN?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #307 out of 595 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Outfront Media 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 REITs company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs 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 Outfront Media and its competitors. Outfront Media's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Outfront Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media (OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.57, compared to a current price of $33.04 — trading 99.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00. Outfront Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Outfront Media (OUT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -3.00 as of Mar. 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 Outfront Media (OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.04 is trading 99.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.57.
GuruFocus considers Outfront Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OUT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -3.00
GF Value™: $16.57 vs. price of $33.04 (99.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Outfront Media Inc is a real estate investment trust involved in the ownership of advertising space on its portfolio of billboards and transit displays. The company has two reportable operating segments: Billboard and Transit. It derives maximum revenue from Billboard Segment. The company geographically operates in United States and Canada, of which United States derive maximum revenue.
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