ECL (WAR:ECL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is ECL 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

ECL WAR:ECL -4.89% 32 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:ECL with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Telecommunication Services companies, ECL ranks worse than 431034.05% 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. ECL's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ECL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, ECL's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -4.70%. And the median was 0.00%.

WAR:ECL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: -0.35
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.

ECL (WAR:ECL) 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.

ECL 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

WAR:ECL vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, ECL'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.

ECL 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, ECL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ECL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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ECL 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?
ECL (WAR:ECL) 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 ECL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ECL ranks #999999 out of 232 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is ECL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
ECL's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ECL ranks #999999 out of 232 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ECL has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, ECL ranks #999999 out of 232 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places ECL 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 ECL and its competitors. ECL'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 ECL stock overvalued right now?
ECL (WAR:ECL) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. ECL's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 ECL (WAR:ECL), 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.

ECL Business Description

Address Ulica Pianists 2, Warsaw, POL, 02-403
ECL SA formerly Easycall pl SA is engaged in the provision of telecommunication services in Poland. The company offers local or long distance fixed and mobile telecommunication network services. Its added services include Virtual fax, Virtual control panel, Online billing and Video calls.
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