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Tootsie Roll IndustriesTR -0.12%69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates TR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks better than 82.8% 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tootsie Roll Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TR'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.1 Med: 1.1 Max: 13.3
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, Tootsie Roll Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 13.30%. The lowest was -17.10%. And the median was 1.10%.
TR's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 82.8% of 965
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs TR: 0.80
Tootsie Roll Industries (NYSE:TR) 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.
Tootsie Roll Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TR vs SOWG, RMCF, MDLZ: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Tootsie Roll Industries'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.
Tootsie Roll Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tootsie Roll Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tootsie Roll Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Tootsie Roll Industries 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 0.80 mean?
Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 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 Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #166 out of 965 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Tootsie Roll Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #166 out of 965 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tootsie Roll Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SOWG and RMCF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #166 out of 965 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Tootsie Roll Industries in the top 17% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. Tootsie Roll Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.38, compared to a current price of $41.39 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.10. Tootsie Roll Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.39 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.38.
GuruFocus considers Tootsie Roll Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TR:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: $31.38 vs. price of $41.39 (31.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.
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