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VinFast AutoVFS +1.29%44 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VFS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Vehicles & Parts companies, VinFast Auto ranks better than 61.48% 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. VinFast Auto's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VinFast Auto's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VFS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.2 Med: -0.2 Max: -0.2
Current: -0.2
During the past 6 years, VinFast Auto's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%. The lowest was -0.20%. And the median was -0.20%.
VFS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 61.48% of 758
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs VFS: -0.20
VinFast Auto (NAS:VFS) 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.
VinFast Auto 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VFS vs XPEV, LCID, LI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, VinFast Auto'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.
VinFast Auto 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VinFast Auto's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VinFast Auto's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
VinFast Auto 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?
VinFast Auto (VFS) 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 VinFast Auto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #292 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is VinFast Auto's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
VinFast Auto's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #292 out of 758 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VinFast Auto has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VinFast Auto's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to XPEV and LCID?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #292 out of 758 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts VinFast Auto 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 VinFast Auto and its competitors. VinFast Auto'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 VinFast Auto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto (VFS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.29, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. VinFast Auto's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 VinFast Auto (VFS), 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 VinFast Auto (VFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.29.
GuruFocus considers VinFast Auto to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VFS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: $12.29 vs. price of $3.15 (74.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VinFast Auto Ltd manufactures cars, and motor vehicles, renders leasing activities, trades smartphones, and related businesses. The company is engaged in designing and manufacturing premium EVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company's initial EV product line is an all-new range of fully electric A- through E-segment SUVs. The Company has three reportable segments, namely Car, E-scooter and Ebus. The Car segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of cars and related battery lease and battery charging services for cars. The E-scooter segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of e-scooters and related battery lease and battery charging service for e-scooters. The Ebus segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of Ebus.
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