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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. Park National's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Park National's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRK'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.6 Med: -0.5 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Park National's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%. The lowest was -12.60%. And the median was -0.50%.
PRK's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 68.37% of 1040
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs PRK: 0.40
Park National (AMEX:PRK) 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.
Park National 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PRK vs FHB, BKU, MCHB: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Park National'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.
Park National 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Park National's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Park National's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Park National 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 0.40 mean?
Park National (PRK) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 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 Park National and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Park National ranks #329 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Park National's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Park National's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Park National ranks #329 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Park National has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Park National's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FHB and BKU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Park National ranks #329 out of 1040 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Park National in the upper 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 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 Park National and its competitors. Park National's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Park National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park National (PRK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $175.65, compared to a current price of $210.84 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40. Park National's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Park National (PRK), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 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 Park National (PRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $210.84 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.65.
GuruFocus considers Park National to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRK:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40
GF Value™: $175.65 vs. price of $210.84 (20% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Park National Corp is a diversified financial services company based in Newark, Ohio, consisting of 11 community banking divisions with more than 100 offices in Ohio and Kentucky. The company provides the following principal services: the acceptance of deposits for demand, savings and time accounts; commercial, industrial, consumer and real estate lending, including installment loans, credit cards (which are largely offered through a third party), home equity lines of credit and commercial leasing; trust and wealth management services; cash management; safe deposit operations; electronic funds transfers; and a variety of additional banking-related services.
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