PBFS (Pioneer Bancorp) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PBFS Pioneer Bancorp Inc PBFS
70 GF Score
Price $16.99
GF Value $14.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pioneer Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Pioneer Bancorp PBFS +1.19% 70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PBFS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Banks companies, Pioneer Bancorp ranks better than 88.59% 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. Pioneer Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%.

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

PBFS' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.5   Med: -15.95   Max: 2.1
Current: 2.1

During the past 9 years, Pioneer Bancorp's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%. The lowest was -32.50%. And the median was -15.95%.

PBFS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
88.59% of 1043 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs PBFS: 2.10

Pioneer Bancorp (NAS:PBFS) 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.


Pioneer Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


PBFS vs ISTR, FRST, PLBC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Pioneer Bancorp'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.


Pioneer Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pioneer Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Pioneer Bancorp 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?
Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.10 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 Pioneer Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pioneer Bancorp ranks #119 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Pioneer Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Pioneer Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. Based on the distribution chart, Pioneer Bancorp ranks #119 out of 1043 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pioneer Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pioneer Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ISTR and FRST?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Pioneer Bancorp ranks #119 out of 1043 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Pioneer Bancorp in the top 11% 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 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 Pioneer Bancorp and its competitors. Pioneer Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pioneer Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.59, compared to a current price of $16.99 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10. Pioneer Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.10 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 Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pioneer Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.99 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.59. GuruFocus considers Pioneer Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBFS:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.10
  • GF Value™: $14.59 vs. price of $16.99 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Pioneer Bancorp Business Description

Address 652 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, USA, 12211
Pioneer Bancorp Inc is involved in providing banking services. These services include Personal services such as Checking, Savings, eBanking Cards, and Business services such as Business Deposit and operating Accounts, Business eBanking, and Business loans. Some of the other services of the company include Government Banking, Wealth Management, Benefits Consulting and Insurance.
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