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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. Thryv Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -8.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thryv Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
THRY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.2 Med: -5.2 Max: 16.9
Current: -8.2
During the past 13 years, Thryv Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 16.90%. The lowest was -49.20%. And the median was -5.20%.
THRY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 72.63% of 2134
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs THRY: -8.20
Thryv Holdings (NAS:THRY) 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.
Thryv Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
THRY vs DHX, DOMO, EXFY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Thryv Holdings'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.
Thryv Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Thryv Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thryv Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Thryv Holdings 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 -8.20 mean?
Thryv Holdings (THRY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -8.20 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 Thryv Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thryv Holdings ranks #1550 out of 2134 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Thryv Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Thryv Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.20. Based on the distribution chart, Thryv Holdings ranks #1550 out of 2134 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thryv Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thryv Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DHX and DOMO?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Thryv Holdings ranks #1550 out of 2134 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Thryv Holdings 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 a Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 Thryv Holdings and its competitors. Thryv Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thryv Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thryv Holdings (THRY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.11, compared to a current price of $4.13 — trading 62.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.20. Thryv Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Thryv Holdings (THRY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -8.20 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 Thryv Holdings (THRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thryv Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.13 is trading 62.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.11.
GuruFocus considers Thryv Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for THRY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -8.20
GF Value™: $11.11 vs. price of $4.13 (62.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the THRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thryv Holdings Inc is dedicated to supporting local, independent service-based businesses and emerging franchises by providing a cloud-based software platform, and marketing solutions to entrepreneurs. The group are provider of SaaS all-in-one small business management software in addition to providing print and digital marketing solutions to SMBs. Its solutions enable small and medium-sized business clients to attract and generate new business leads, manage their customer relationships efficiently with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and automation. The group has two business segments; Thryv SaaS deriving maximum revenue and Thryv Marketing Services.
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