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UFP IndustriesUFPI -1.09%76 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates UFPI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $106.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Forest Products companies, UFP Industries ranks better than 92.86% 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. UFP Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UFP Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UFPI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.7 Med: -0.65 Max: 4.9
Current: 2.8
During the past 13 years, UFP Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.90%. The lowest was -6.70%. And the median was -0.65%.
UFPI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 92.86% of 126
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs UFPI: 2.80
UFP Industries (NAS:UFPI) 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.
UFP Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
UFPI vs BCC, SSD, JCTC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, UFP 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.
UFP Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, UFP Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UFP Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
UFP 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 2.80 mean?
UFP Industries (UFPI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.80 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 UFP Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UFP Industries ranks #9 out of 126 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is UFP Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
UFP Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. Based on the distribution chart, UFP Industries ranks #9 out of 126 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UFP Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UFP Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BCC and SSD?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, UFP Industries ranks #9 out of 126 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places UFP Industries in the top 7% 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 Forest Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Forest Products 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 UFP Industries and its competitors. UFP Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UFP Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Industries (UFPI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $106.23, compared to a current price of $82.36 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80. UFP Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 UFP Industries (UFPI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.80 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 UFP Industries (UFPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UFP Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $82.36 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $106.23.
GuruFocus considers UFP Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UFPI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.80
GF Value™: $106.23 vs. price of $82.36 (22.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UFPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UFP Industries Inc is a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry. Today UFP Industries is a multibillion-dollar holding company with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three markets: retail, packaging and construction. Its business segments consist of UFP Retail Solutions, UFP Packaging, UFP Construction, All other and Corporate. It describes itself as an innovation company, a logistics company, a design company, an engineering and value-added product and solutions company.
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