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Volkswagen AGVLKAF +1.40%74 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VLKAF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volkswagen AG ranks worse than 132100.26% 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. Volkswagen AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Volkswagen AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%. The lowest was -5.40%. And the median was 0.00%.
VLKAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: -0.8 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Volkswagen AG (OTCPK:VLKAF) 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.
Volkswagen AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VLKAF vs TSLA, GM, F: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen AG'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.
Volkswagen AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Volkswagen AG 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 0.00 mean?
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #999999 out of 757 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Volkswagen AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #999999 out of 757 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #999999 out of 757 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Volkswagen AG 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 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. Volkswagen AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.41, compared to a current price of $88.59 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $88.59 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $114.41.
GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VLKAF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $114.41 vs. price of $88.59 (22.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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