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Vera BradleyVRA +2.13%66 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks better than 94.7% 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. Vera Bradley's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vera Bradley's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VRA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 2.6 Max: 5.8
Current: 3.1
During the past 13 years, Vera Bradley's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.80%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 2.60%.
VRA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 94.7% of 453
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -1
vs VRA: 3.10
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) 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.
Vera Bradley 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
VRA vs AREB, FMFC, DBI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Vera Bradley 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 3.10 mean?
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.10 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #24 out of 453 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Vera Bradley's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Vera Bradley's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.10 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #24 out of 453 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AREB and FMFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #24 out of 453 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Vera Bradley in the top 5% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. Vera Bradley's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.86, compared to a current price of $3.35 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.10 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.35 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.86.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.10 (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.60)
GF Value™: $3.86 vs. price of $3.35 (13.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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