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Post HoldingsPOST +1.13%71 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates POST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 96.47% 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. Post Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Post Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
POST'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.7 Med: -0.2 Max: 6.6
Current: 3.5
During the past 13 years, Post Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.60%. The lowest was -25.70%. And the median was -0.20%.
POST's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 96.47% of 962
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs POST: 3.50
Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) 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.
Post Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
POST vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Post Holdings 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).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.50 mean?
Post Holdings (POST) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.50 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #34 out of 962 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Post Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Post Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #34 out of 962 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #34 out of 962 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Post Holdings in the top 4% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. Post Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (POST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.47, compared to a current price of $90.23 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Post Holdings (POST), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.50 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 Post Holdings (POST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $90.23 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $134.47.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for POST:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.50
GF Value™: $134.47 vs. price of $90.23 (32.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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