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Volvo ABVOLAF -1.64%90 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VOLAF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 114 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Volvo AB ranks worse than 877192.11% 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. Volvo AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volvo AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Volvo AB's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.50%. The lowest was -6.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
VOLAF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: -0.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Volvo AB (OTCPK:VOLAF) 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.
Volvo AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VOLAF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Volvo AB'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.
Volvo AB 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Volvo AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volvo AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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?
Volvo AB (VOLAF) 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #999999 out of 114 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Volvo AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Volvo AB's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #999999 out of 114 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Volvo AB has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo AB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #999999 out of 114 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Volvo AB 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. Volvo AB'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 Volvo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB (VOLAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.19, compared to a current price of $34.15 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Volvo AB's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF), 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.15 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.19.
GuruFocus considers Volvo AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VOLAF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $25.19 vs. price of $34.15 (35.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VOLAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Volvo Group is one of the largest global truck, bus, construction equipment, and engine and power system original equipment manufacturers, operating with the Volvo, Renault Truck, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta, and Nova Bus brands. Among the four largest Western global brands—Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, and Traton—Volvo ranks third in terms of annual deliveries. Its truck, construction equipment, bus, and engines and power system segments contributed 71%, 18%, 5%, and 5%, respectively, to industrial operations' revenue in 2025. An in-house financial services division supports these businesses. In its key regions of Europe, North America, Brazil, and Australia, the truck business holds large market shares of 29%, 17%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
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