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Primo BrandsPRMB +3.14%13 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates PRMB with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 59 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Primo Brands ranks better than 81.36% 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. Primo Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primo Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRMB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 1.3 Max: 1.3
Current: 1.3
During the past 4 years, Primo Brands's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%. The lowest was 1.30%. And the median was 1.30%.
PRMB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.36% of 59
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs PRMB: 1.30
Primo Brands (NYSE:PRMB) 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.
Primo Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PRMB vs CELH, COKE, COCO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Primo Brands'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.
Primo Brands 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Primo Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primo Brands's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Primo Brands 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 1.30 mean?
Primo Brands (PRMB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 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 Primo Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Primo Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Primo Brands ranks #11 out of 59 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Primo Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Primo Brands' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Primo Brands ranks #11 out of 59 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Primo Brands has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primo Brands' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CELH and COKE?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Primo Brands ranks #11 out of 59 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Primo Brands in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Primo Brands' own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 1.30 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Primo Brands and its competitors. Primo Brands's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primo Brands stock overvalued right now?
Primo Brands (PRMB) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.30. Primo Brands' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Primo Brands (PRMB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 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.
Primo Brands Corp is a North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration. It delivers sustainably and domestically sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every state and Canada. Primo Brands is in reusable packaging, helping to reduce waste through its reusable, multi-serve bottles and brand packaging portfolio, which includes recycled plastic, aluminum, and glass.
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