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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. Silicon Laboratories's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Silicon Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SLAB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7 Med: 0 Max: 10.1
Current: -1
During the past 13 years, Silicon Laboratories's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.10%. The lowest was -3.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
SLAB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 54.42% of 746
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs SLAB: -1.00
Silicon Laboratories (NAS:SLAB) 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.
Silicon Laboratories 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SLAB vs CRUS, QRVO, MXL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Laboratories'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.
Silicon Laboratories 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silicon Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Silicon Laboratories 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 -1.00 mean?
Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.00 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 Silicon Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #340 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Silicon Laboratories' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Silicon Laboratories' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #340 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Silicon Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Laboratories' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRUS and QRVO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Laboratories ranks #340 out of 746 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Silicon Laboratories 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Semiconductors 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 Silicon Laboratories and its competitors. Silicon Laboratories's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.12, compared to a current price of $217.50 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Silicon Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00 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 Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $217.50 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.12.
GuruFocus considers Silicon Laboratories to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SLAB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.00
GF Value™: $159.12 vs. price of $217.50 (36.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silicon Laboratories Inc Inc is a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. The company's integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, industry ecosystem, and robust support help customers build industrial, commercial, home, and life applications. Company make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. Company operates in USA, China, Taiwan and Rest of World, with maximum revenue from rest of the world.
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