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PFS BancorpPFSB -0.46%35 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates PFSB with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Banks companies, PFS Bancorp ranks better than 94.26% 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. PFS Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PFS Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PFSB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3 Med: 3.3 Max: 3.3
Current: 3.3
During the past 4 years, PFS Bancorp's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.30%. The lowest was 3.30%. And the median was 3.30%.
PFSB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 94.26% of 1045
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs PFSB: 3.30
PFS Bancorp (OTCPK:PFSB) 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.
PFS Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PFSB vs VWFB, CNBZ, HRBK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, PFS 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.
PFS Bancorp 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, PFS Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PFS Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
PFS 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 3.30 mean?
PFS Bancorp (PFSB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.30 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 PFS Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.30. Over the past decade, PFS Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 3.30 to 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, PFS Bancorp ranks #60 out of 1045 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is PFS Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
PFS Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.30 is near median its 10-year median of 3.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 3.30. Based on the distribution chart, PFS Bancorp ranks #60 out of 1045 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PFS Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PFS Bancorp's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VWFB and CNBZ?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, PFS Bancorp ranks #60 out of 1045 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places PFS Bancorp in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, PFS Bancorp's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 3.30 to 3.30 over the past decade. 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 PFS Bancorp and its competitors. PFS Bancorp's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PFS Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PFS Bancorp (PFSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.11, compared to a current price of $19.56 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.30. PFS Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 PFS Bancorp (PFSB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.30 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 PFS Bancorp (PFSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PFS Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.56 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.11.
GuruFocus considers PFS Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFSB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.30 (near median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: $14.11 vs. price of $19.56 (38.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PFS Bancorp Inc is a federal chartered mutual savings bank. The Bank is engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers in northern Illinois, LaSalle County, from its two facilities located in Peru, Illinois. It involves Personal banking, Business banking, Digital Banking, Loans, Retirement Services, Consumer banking services including checking accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit and Others.
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