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Virtu FinancialVIRT +0.83%76 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VIRT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Capital Markets companies, Virtu Financial ranks better than 97.24% 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. Virtu Financial's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virtu Financial's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VIRT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.5 Med: -4.1 Max: 10
Current: 4.8
During the past 13 years, Virtu Financial's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 10.00%. The lowest was -43.50%. And the median was -4.10%.
VIRT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 97.24% of 435
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: -2.9
vs VIRT: 4.80
Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) 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.
Virtu Financial 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VIRT vs PIPR, MC, BGC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Virtu Financial'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.
Virtu Financial 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Virtu Financial's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtu Financial's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Virtu Financial 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 4.80 mean?
Virtu Financial (VIRT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 4.80 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 Virtu Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #12 out of 435 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Virtu Financial's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Virtu Financial's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80. Based on the distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #12 out of 435 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virtu Financial has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtu Financial's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PIPR and MC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #12 out of 435 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Virtu Financial in the top 3% 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 Capital Markets company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Capital Markets 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 Virtu Financial and its competitors. Virtu Financial's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtu Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtu Financial (VIRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.60, compared to a current price of $65.74 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80. Virtu Financial's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 12 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 Virtu Financial (VIRT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 4.80 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 Virtu Financial (VIRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtu Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.74 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.60.
GuruFocus considers Virtu Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VIRT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 4.80
GF Value™: $44.60 vs. price of $65.74 (47.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtu Financial Inc is a financial firm that leverages technology to deliver liquidity to the world-wide markets and transparent trading solutions to its clients. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries.
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