Swire PacificSWRBY 62 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1500% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates SWRBY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Conglomerates companies, Swire Pacific ranks better than 88.22% 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. Swire Pacific's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swire Pacific's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SWRBY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -134.9 Med: 0.1 Max: 57.5
Current: 1.6
During the past 13 years, Swire Pacific's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 57.50%. The lowest was -134.90%. And the median was 0.10%.
SWRBY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 88.22% of 314
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs SWRBY: 1.60
Swire Pacific (OTCPK:SWRBY) 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.
Swire Pacific 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SWRBY vs HON, MMM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Swire Pacific'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.
Swire Pacific 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Swire Pacific's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swire Pacific's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Swire Pacific 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 1.60 mean?
Swire Pacific (SWRBY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 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 Swire Pacific and its competitors. This is 1500% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #37 out of 314 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Swire Pacific's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Swire Pacific's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.60 is 1500% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #37 out of 314 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swire Pacific has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swire Pacific's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Swire Pacific ranks #37 out of 314 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Swire Pacific in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 Swire Pacific and its competitors. Swire Pacific's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is 1500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swire Pacific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Pacific (SWRBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.37, compared to a current price of $8.25 — trading 144.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60, which is 1500% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Swire Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Swire Pacific (SWRBY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.60 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 Swire Pacific (SWRBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swire Pacific stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.25 is trading 144.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.37.
GuruFocus considers Swire Pacific to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWRBY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.60 (1500% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $3.37 vs. price of $8.25 (144.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWRBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swire Pacific is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate with interests in property, aviation, beverage, trading, and industrials. The property division, an 82% stake in Swire Properties, contributes more than half of the group's operating profit. The beverage division is one of two Coca-Cola bottlers in mainland China and also a bottler in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The aviation division consists of Haeco, an aircraft engineering company, and a 45% stake in Cathay Pacific. John Swire & Sons, the parent company, holds a 64% stake in Swire Pacific but has 71% of the voting rights through a dual-class share structure.
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