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LSI SoftwareWAR:LSI -0.36%72 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates WAR:LSI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of zł26.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,124 Software companies, LSI Software ranks better than 83.19% 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. LSI Software's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSI Software's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:LSI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, LSI Software's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.10%.
WAR:LSI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.19% of 2124
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs WAR:LSI: 0.40
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) 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.
LSI Software 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WAR:LSI vs QH, SHOP, UBER: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, LSI Software'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.
LSI Software 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, LSI Software's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Software's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
LSI Software 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 0.40 mean?
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 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 LSI Software and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #357 out of 2124 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is LSI Software's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
LSI Software's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.40 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #357 out of 2124 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSI Software has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Software's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #357 out of 2124 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places LSI Software in the top 17% 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Software 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 LSI Software and its competitors. LSI Software's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software (WAR:LSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł26.34, compared to a current price of zł55.80 — trading 111.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. LSI Software's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł55.80 is trading 111.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł26.34.
GuruFocus considers LSI Software to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:LSI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.40 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: zł26.34 vs. price of zł55.80 (111.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:LSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSI Software SA is engaged in software development for retail and hospitality sectors as well as for cinema operators. It also involved in professional services, implementation services, maintenance, and the supplying of hardware solutions. The company products are bifurcated namely Bastion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Positive Retail, Positive Hospitality and Expert computer hardware. The company derives majority of its revenues from the sale of the Software business and has operations spread across Poland. Its geographic segments include Poland and other countries.
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