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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. Urban Edge Properties's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Urban Edge Properties's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UE'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.8 Med: -0.85 Max: 1.1
Current: -2.3
During the past 13 years, Urban Edge Properties's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%. The lowest was -6.80%. And the median was -0.85%.
UE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 53.57% of 588
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -2.8
vs UE: -2.30
Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) 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.
Urban Edge Properties 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
UE vs AKR, FCPT, IVT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Urban Edge Properties'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.
Urban Edge Properties 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Urban Edge Properties's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban Edge Properties's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Urban Edge Properties 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 -2.30 mean?
Urban Edge Properties (UE) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.30 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 Urban Edge Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #273 out of 588 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Urban Edge Properties' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Urban Edge Properties' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #273 out of 588 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Urban Edge Properties has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban Edge Properties' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AKR and FCPT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Urban Edge Properties ranks #273 out of 588 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Urban Edge Properties 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 REITs company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs 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 Urban Edge Properties and its competitors. Urban Edge Properties's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Edge Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties (UE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.22, compared to a current price of $21.53 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. Urban Edge Properties' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30 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 Urban Edge Properties (UE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban Edge Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.53 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.22.
GuruFocus considers Urban Edge Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UE:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.30
GF Value™: $20.22 vs. price of $21.53 (6.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Urban Edge Properties is a real estate investment trust principally focused on the management and development of retail real estate properties in urban communities in the U.S. Having originally been created to hold the majority of Vornado Realty Trust's shopping center businesses, Urban Edge's asset portfolio is mostly composed of shopping centers and malls in terms of total square footage. The company's holdings include necessity and convenience-oriented retailers, such as department stores, grocers, health clubs, and restaurants. Urban Edge's properties are mainly located in the New York City metropolitan region and within the DC to Boston corridor. The company generates nearly all of its revenue through the collection of rent from a large number of tenants.
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