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Rational AGRTLLF 94 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RTLLF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $912.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,855 Industrial Products companies, Rational AG ranks worse than 53908.3% 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. Rational AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rational AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Rational AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
RTLLF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: -1.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Rational AG (OTCPK:RTLLF) 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.
Rational AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RTLLF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rational AG'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.
Rational AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rational AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rational AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Rational AG 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 0.00 mean?
Rational AG (RTLLF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Rational AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #999999 out of 1855 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Rational AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Rational AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #999999 out of 1855 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rational AG has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rational AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #999999 out of 1855 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Rational AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Rational AG and its competitors. Rational AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rational AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG (RTLLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $912.47, compared to a current price of $734.06 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Rational AG's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rational AG (RTLLF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Rational AG (RTLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $734.06 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $912.47.
GuruFocus considers Rational AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RTLLF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $912.47 vs. price of $734.06 (19.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rational specializes in manufacturing automated multifunctional ovens for professional kitchens that replace conventional cooking appliances such as a stove, grill, and oven. Rational has produced over 1 million combi-steamers since its first combi-steamer in 1976, which are used to prepare 160 million food dishes daily. Approximately 72% of group revenue is generated from the sale of cooking appliances, mostly the iCombi Pro that was launched in May 2020 and its predecessor product. Rational has a presence in over 120 countries. The majority of revenue is earned in Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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