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Sandvik ABSDVKF 87 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SDVKF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,845 Industrial Products companies, Sandvik AB ranks worse than 54200.49% 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. Sandvik AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sandvik AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Sandvik AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%. The lowest was -1.90%. And the median was 0.00%.
SDVKF'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.
Sandvik AB (OTCPK:SDVKF) 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.
Sandvik AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SDVKF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sandvik AB'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.
Sandvik AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sandvik AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandvik AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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?
Sandvik AB (SDVKF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Sandvik AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Sandvik AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sandvik AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sandvik AB has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandvik AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #999999 out of 1845 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sandvik AB 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 Sandvik AB and its competitors. Sandvik AB'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 Sandvik AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandvik AB (SDVKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.05, compared to a current price of $38.24 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Sandvik AB's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sandvik AB (SDVKF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Sandvik AB (SDVKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandvik AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.24 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.05.
GuruFocus considers Sandvik AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SDVKF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $26.05 vs. price of $38.24 (46.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDVKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandvik is a manufacturer of specialized tools and mining equipment used predominantly by global mining, engineering, and automotive customers. The group is composed of three segments: mining and rock solutions, rock processing, and machining. Sandvik was founded in 1862 and listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in 1901.
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