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Penske Automotive GroupPAG +0.07%85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 217% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates PAG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $170.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Vehicles & Parts companies, Penske Automotive Group ranks better than 88.27% 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. Penske Automotive Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Penske Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PAG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.8 Med: 0.6 Max: 5.8
Current: 1.9
During the past 13 years, Penske Automotive Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.80%. The lowest was -23.80%. And the median was 0.60%.
PAG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.27% of 767
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs PAG: 1.90
Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) 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.
Penske Automotive Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PAG vs ALTB, KMX, RUSHA: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Penske Automotive Group'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.
Penske Automotive Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Penske Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Penske Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Penske Automotive Group 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 1.90 mean?
Penske Automotive Group (PAG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.90 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 Penske Automotive Group and its competitors. This is 217% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Penske Automotive Group ranks #90 out of 767 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Penske Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Penske Automotive Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.90 is 217% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Penske Automotive Group ranks #90 out of 767 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Penske Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Penske Automotive Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ALTB and KMX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Penske Automotive Group ranks #90 out of 767 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Penske Automotive Group in the top 12% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Penske Automotive Group and its competitors. Penske Automotive Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90, which is 217% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Penske Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penske Automotive Group (PAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $170.78, compared to a current price of $219.77 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90, which is 217% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Penske Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Penske Automotive Group (PAG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.90 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 Penske Automotive Group (PAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penske Automotive Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $219.77 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $170.78.
GuruFocus considers Penske Automotive Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PAG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.90 (217% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: $170.78 vs. price of $219.77 (28.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Penske Automotive Group operates in 19 US states and overseas. It has about 150 US and Puerto Rico light-vehicle stores as well as 217 franchised dealerships overseas, primarily in the United Kingdom but also in Australia, Germany, Italy, and Japan. The company is the third-largest US publicly traded dealership in terms of light-vehicle revenue and sells more than 40 brands, with over 90% of retail automotive revenue coming from luxury and import names. Other segments are service and finance and insurance. The firm's Premier Truck Group owns 45 truck dealerships selling mostly Freightliner and Western Star brands, and Penske owns 15 used-vehicle stores, mostly in the US and UK under the CarShop (US) and Sytner Select (UK) brands. Penske is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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