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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. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Health Realtyome Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UHT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.3 Med: -0.2 Max: 6.5
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.50%. The lowest was -9.30%. And the median was -0.20%.
UHT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.18% of 605
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -2.9
vs UHT: -0.20
Universal Health Realtyome Trust (NYSE:UHT) 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.
Universal Health Realtyome Trust 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
UHT vs CHCT, XRN, STRW: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Realtyome Trust'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.
Universal Health Realtyome Trust 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Universal Health Realtyome Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Realtyome Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Universal Health Realtyome Trust 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 -0.20 mean?
Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 Universal Health Realtyome Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #132 out of 605 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Universal Health Realtyome Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #132 out of 605 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Health Realtyome Trust has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Realtyome Trust's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CHCT and XRN?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Universal Health Realtyome Trust ranks #132 out of 605 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Universal Health Realtyome Trust in the top 22% 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 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 Universal Health Realtyome Trust and its competitors. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Health Realtyome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.73, compared to a current price of $43.83 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Universal Health Realtyome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 12 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 Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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 Universal Health Realtyome Trust (UHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Realtyome Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.83 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.73.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Realtyome Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UHT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $40.73 vs. price of $43.83 (7.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Health Realtyome Trust Business Description
Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a healthcare REIT. The company is engaged in the business of investing in and leasing healthcare and human service facilities through direct ownership or through joint ventures, which aggregate into a single reportable segment. The company actively manages a portfolio of healthcare and human service facilities. The revenue and net income are generated from the operation of the investment portfolio, located throughout the United States.
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