Swiss Re AGSSREF 63 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SSREF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $132.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Insurance companies, Swiss Re AG ranks worse than 62.37% 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. Swiss Re AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swiss Re AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SSREF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7 Med: 2.05 Max: 4
Current: -0.7
During the past 13 years, Swiss Re AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.00%. The lowest was -2.70%. And the median was 2.05%.
SSREF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 62.37% of 279
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs SSREF: -0.70
Swiss Re AG (OTCPK:SSREF) 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.
Swiss Re AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SSREF vs RGA, EG, RNR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Swiss Re 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.
Swiss Re AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Swiss Re AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Re AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Swiss Re 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 -0.70 mean?
Swiss Re AG (SSREF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Swiss Re AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Re AG ranks #174 out of 279 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Swiss Re AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Swiss Re AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Re AG ranks #174 out of 279 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Swiss Re AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Re AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Swiss Re AG ranks #174 out of 279 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Swiss Re 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 Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 Swiss Re AG and its competitors. Swiss Re AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Re AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Re AG (SSREF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $132.89, compared to a current price of $156.42 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Swiss Re AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Swiss Re AG (SSREF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Swiss Re AG (SSREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Re AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $156.42 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $132.89.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Re AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSREF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70
GF Value™: $132.89 vs. price of $156.42 (17.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Re is a reinsurer that has three core divisions: P&C reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and corporate solutions. Swiss Re was founded in 1863 when the general manager of Helvetia sought to stem the flow of reinsurance premiums outside Switzerland. Moritz Grossmann argued he could cut the premiums paid to foreign firms, still make a profit, and pay mid-single-digit dividends. Swiss Re is now the second-largest reinsurer in the world by market capitalization, with 80 offices around the world and approximately 15,000 employees. While the business did lose its way in the early part of the millennium, led by an investment banker who heavily invested in securitizations, Swiss Re has recently focused on establishing quality within its three core divisions.
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