VBVBF (Verbio SE) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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VBVBF Verbio SE VBVBF
65 GF Score
Price $44.05
GF Value $29.52
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What is Verbio SE 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Verbio SE VBVBF 65 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VBVBF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.52. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Chemicals companies, Verbio SE ranks better than 61.61% 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. Verbio SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Verbio SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

VBVBF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.8   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -0.2

During the past 13 years, Verbio SE's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.80%. And the median was 0.00%.

VBVBF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
61.61% of 831 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8 vs VBVBF: -0.20

Verbio SE (OTCPK:VBVBF) 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.


Verbio SE 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


VBVBF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Verbio SE'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.


Verbio SE 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Verbio SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Verbio SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Verbio SE 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?
Verbio SE (VBVBF) 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 Verbio SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #319 out of 831 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Verbio SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Verbio SE's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #319 out of 831 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verbio SE has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbio SE's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #319 out of 831 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Verbio SE 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Verbio SE and its competitors. Verbio SE'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 Verbio SE stock overvalued right now?
Verbio SE (VBVBF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.52, compared to a current price of $44.05 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Verbio SE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Verbio SE (VBVBF), 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 Verbio SE (VBVBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbio SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.05 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.52.

Key valuation signals for VBVBF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
  • GF Value™: $29.52 vs. price of $44.05 (49.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the VBVBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Verbio SE Business Description

Address Ritterstrasse 23, Leipzig, ST, DEU, 04109
Verbio SE is a Germany-based company that produces and distributes biofuels. The company's products include verbiodiesel, verbioethanol, verbigas, verbioglycerine, and others. It also provides high-quality components made from sustainably produced biomass for the feed and food industry. Its operating segments include Biodiesel, Bioethanol/Biomethane, and Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Biodiesel segment.
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