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Virco ManufacturingVIRC +0.99%64 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VIRC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Virco Manufacturing ranks better than 86.55% 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. Virco Manufacturing's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virco Manufacturing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VIRC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.7 Med: -1 Max: 9.1
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Virco Manufacturing's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 9.10%. The lowest was -9.70%. And the median was -1.00%.
VIRC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 86.55% of 238
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: -0.45
vs VIRC: 0.90
Virco Manufacturing (NAS:VIRC) 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.
Virco Manufacturing 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VIRC vs KEQU, VIOT, HOFT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Virco Manufacturing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virco Manufacturing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Virco Manufacturing 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 0.90 mean?
Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 as of Apr. 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 Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #32 out of 238 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Virco Manufacturing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Virco Manufacturing's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #32 out of 238 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virco Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virco Manufacturing's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KEQU and VIOT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #32 out of 238 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Virco Manufacturing in the top 13% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. Virco Manufacturing's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virco Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.45, compared to a current price of $6.12 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90. Virco Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Apr. 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.12 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.45.
GuruFocus considers Virco Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VIRC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90
GF Value™: $6.45 vs. price of $6.12 (5.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virco Manufacturing Corp is engaged in designing, production and distributing quality furniture for the commercial and education markets. The company manufactures an assortment of products, including mobile tables, mobile storage equipment, desks, computer furniture, chairs, activity tables, folding chairs, and folding tables. Its primary furniture lines are constructed of tubular metal legs and frames, combined with wood and plastic tops, plastic seats and backs, upholstered seats and backs, and upholstered rigid polyethylene and polypropylene shells.
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