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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. Rivian Automotive's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -10.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rivian Automotive's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RIVN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.2 Med: -5.5 Max: -2.8
Current: -10.2
During the past 7 years, Rivian Automotive's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.80%. The lowest was -10.20%. And the median was -5.50%.
RIVN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 85.53% of 767
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs RIVN: -10.20
Rivian Automotive (NAS:RIVN) 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.
Rivian Automotive 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RIVN vs LI, XPEV, NIO: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Rivian Automotive'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.
Rivian Automotive 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rivian Automotive's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rivian Automotive's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Rivian Automotive 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 -10.20 mean?
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -10.20 as of Jun. 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 Rivian Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #656 out of 767 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Rivian Automotive's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Rivian Automotive's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20. Based on the distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #656 out of 767 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rivian Automotive has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rivian Automotive's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LI and XPEV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Rivian Automotive ranks #656 out of 767 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Rivian Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Rivian Automotive and its competitors. Rivian Automotive's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rivian Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.94, compared to a current price of $16.45 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20. Rivian Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -10.20 as of Jun. 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 Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rivian Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.45 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.94.
GuruFocus considers Rivian Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RIVN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -10.20
GF Value™: $14.94 vs. price of $16.45 (10.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rivian is a battery electric vehicle automaker that sells its vehicles in the US and Canada. The company also develops electronic control units and related software for autos in a joint venture with Volkswagen. Rivian has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a luxury truck and full-size SUV and a delivery van. The company plans to begin selling a midsize SUV in 2026. Total deliveries were over 42,000 in 2025. Rivian is also developing autonomous driving software to be used in its vehicles and for robotaxis on the Uber ride-hailing network.
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