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Piperndler CosPIPR +0.26%73 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PIPR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.11 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 436 Capital Markets companies, Piperndler Cos ranks worse than 66.28% 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. Piperndler Cos's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Piperndler Cos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PIPR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.3 Med: 0.8 Max: 8.9
Current: -7.3
During the past 13 years, Piperndler Cos's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.90%. The lowest was -7.30%. And the median was 0.80%.
PIPR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 66.28% of 436
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: -2.75
vs PIPR: -7.30
Piperndler Cos (NYSE:PIPR) 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.
Piperndler Cos 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PIPR vs VIRT, MC, MRX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Piperndler Cos'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.
Piperndler Cos 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Piperndler Cos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piperndler Cos's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Piperndler Cos 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 -7.30 mean?
Piperndler Cos (PIPR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.30 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 Piperndler Cos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #289 out of 436 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Piperndler Cos' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Piperndler Cos' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30. Based on the distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #289 out of 436 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Piperndler Cos has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piperndler Cos' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VIRT and MC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #289 out of 436 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Piperndler Cos 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 Capital Markets company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Capital Markets 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 Piperndler Cos and its competitors. Piperndler Cos's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piperndler Cos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piperndler Cos (PIPR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.11, compared to a current price of $76.14 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30. Piperndler Cos' overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Piperndler Cos (PIPR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.30 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 Piperndler Cos (PIPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piperndler Cos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $76.14 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.11.
GuruFocus considers Piperndler Cos to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PIPR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.30
GF Value™: $86.11 vs. price of $76.14 (11.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PIPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piper Sandler Cos is an investment bank and institutional securities firm, serving the needs of corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States (U.S.) and internationally. The company provides a broad set of products and services, including financial advisory services; equity and debt capital markets products; public finance services; institutional brokerage services; fundamental equity and macro research services; fixed income services; and alternative asset management strategies. It generates maximum revenue from Advisory services.
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