OVBC (Ohio Valley Banc) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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OVBC Ohio Valley Banc Corporation OVBC
49 GF Score
Price $42.75
GF Value $30.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ohio Valley Banc 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Ohio Valley Banc OVBC -1.22% 49 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OVBC with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Banks companies, Ohio Valley Banc ranks better than 68.3% 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. Ohio Valley Banc's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ohio Valley Banc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OVBC' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.8   Med: -0.1   Max: 2.3
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, Ohio Valley Banc's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was -4.80%. And the median was -0.10%.

OVBC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
68.3% of 1038 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs OVBC: 0.40

Ohio Valley Banc (NAS:OVBC) 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.


Ohio Valley Banc 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


OVBC vs CBTN, FOTB, FINW: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ohio Valley Banc'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.


Ohio Valley Banc 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ohio Valley Banc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ohio Valley Banc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Ohio Valley Banc 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 0.40 mean?
Ohio Valley Banc (OVBC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 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 Ohio Valley Banc and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ohio Valley Banc ranks #329 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Ohio Valley Banc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ohio Valley Banc's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Ohio Valley Banc ranks #329 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ohio Valley Banc has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ohio Valley Banc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CBTN and FOTB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ohio Valley Banc ranks #329 out of 1038 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Ohio Valley Banc in the upper 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Ohio Valley Banc and its competitors. Ohio Valley Banc's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ohio Valley Banc stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ohio Valley Banc (OVBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.46, compared to a current price of $42.75 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Ohio Valley Banc's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Ohio Valley Banc (OVBC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 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 Ohio Valley Banc (OVBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ohio Valley Banc stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.75 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.46. GuruFocus considers Ohio Valley Banc to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OVBC:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40
  • GF Value™: $30.46 vs. price of $42.75 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Ohio Valley Banc Business Description

Address 420 Third Avenue, PO Box 240, Gallipolis, OH, USA, 45631
Ohio Valley Banc Corporation is a financial holding company. The bank is a full-service financial institution offering a blend of commercial and consumer banking services in Southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia. The banking services offered by the bank include the acceptance of deposits in checking, savings, time and money market accounts; the making and servicing of personal, commercial, and student loans; and the making of construction and real estate loans. It also offers individual retirement accounts, safe deposit boxes, wire transfers, and other standard banking products and services.
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