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Marriott Vacations WorldwideVAC -1.03%70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates VAC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 459 Travel & Leisure companies, Marriott Vacations Worldwide ranks better than 89.98% 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. Marriott Vacations Worldwide's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marriott Vacations Worldwide's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VAC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.9 Med: 2.95 Max: 8.4
Current: 3.1
During the past 13 years, Marriott Vacations Worldwide's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.40%. The lowest was -15.90%. And the median was 2.95%.
VAC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.98% of 459
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs VAC: 3.10
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) 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.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VAC vs RRR, PENN, HGV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Marriott Vacations Worldwide'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.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marriott Vacations Worldwide's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marriott Vacations Worldwide's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide 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 3.10 mean?
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.10 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 Marriott Vacations Worldwide and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Marriott Vacations Worldwide ranks #46 out of 459 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Marriott Vacations Worldwide's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.10 is near median its 10-year median of 2.95. Based on the distribution chart, Marriott Vacations Worldwide ranks #46 out of 459 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marriott Vacations Worldwide's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RRR and PENN?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Marriott Vacations Worldwide ranks #46 out of 459 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the top 10% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Marriott Vacations Worldwide and its competitors. Marriott Vacations Worldwide's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.04, compared to a current price of $123.47 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.95. Marriott Vacations Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 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 Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $123.47 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $102.04.
GuruFocus considers Marriott Vacations Worldwide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VAC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.10 (near median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: $102.04 vs. price of $123.47 (21% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp functions in the United States leisure industry. It owns and manages a cluster of resorts and accommodation facilities under trademarks like Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residencies, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club predominantly in the United States. Some of its properties are also spread across Europe and Asia Pacific. Marriott's majority revenue components include the sale of vacation ownership products such as luxurious vacation packages. In addition, it offers purchase money financing to the end users of its core services. The company operates in two reportable segments: Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management. The majority of revenue is derived from the Vacation Ownership segment.
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