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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. Vaudoise Assurances Holding's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vaudoise Assurances Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VDASF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.7 Med: 0 Max: 0.6
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, Vaudoise Assurances Holding's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%. The lowest was -0.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
VDASF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 52.88% of 278
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: -0.1
vs VDASF: -0.20
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (OTCPK:VDASF) 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.
Vaudoise Assurances Holding 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VDASF vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Vaudoise Assurances Holding'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.
Vaudoise Assurances Holding 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Vaudoise Assurances Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vaudoise Assurances Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Vaudoise Assurances Holding 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?
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (VDASF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vaudoise Assurances Holding ranks #147 out of 278 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Vaudoise Assurances Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vaudoise Assurances Holding's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Vaudoise Assurances Holding ranks #147 out of 278 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vaudoise Assurances Holding has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vaudoise Assurances Holding's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Vaudoise Assurances Holding ranks #147 out of 278 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Vaudoise Assurances Holding in the lower 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 an Insurance company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding and its competitors. Vaudoise Assurances Holding'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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding stock overvalued right now?
Vaudoise Assurances Holding (VDASF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20. The stock's GF Value™ is $305.54, compared to a current price of $477.00 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Vaudoise Assurances Holding's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding (VDASF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vaudoise Assurances Holding (VDASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vaudoise Assurances Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $477.00 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $305.54.
Key valuation signals for VDASF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $305.54 vs. price of $477.00 (56.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VDASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA is a Swiss-based company engaged in the provision of life and non-life insurance services. The company, together with its subsidiaries, offers health, accident, fire, and third-party, as well as motor and transport insurance products, among others. It mainly serves individuals, small and medium-scale businesses, and the public sector. The group's operating segments are: Non-life domain, Life domain, and Other activities. Maximum revenue is generated from its Non-life insurance products. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated from Switzerland, and the rest from Liechtenstein.
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