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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. Leifheit AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leifheit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:LEIF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7 Med: 0 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, Leifheit AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
WBO:LEIF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.9% of 970
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs WBO:LEIF: 1.40
Leifheit AG (WBO:LEIF) 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.
Leifheit AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WBO:LEIF vs PG, CL, KVUE: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Leifheit 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.
Leifheit AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Leifheit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leifheit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Leifheit 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 1.40 mean?
Leifheit AG (WBO:LEIF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40 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 Leifheit AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leifheit AG ranks #98 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Leifheit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Leifheit AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Leifheit AG ranks #98 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Leifheit AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leifheit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Leifheit AG ranks #98 out of 970 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Leifheit AG in the top 10% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Leifheit AG and its competitors. Leifheit AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leifheit AG stock overvalued right now?
Leifheit AG (WBO:LEIF) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.41, compared to a current price of €13.25 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40. Leifheit AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Leifheit AG (WBO:LEIF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.40 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 Leifheit AG (WBO:LEIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leifheit AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.25 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.41.
Key valuation signals for WBO:LEIF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.40
GF Value™: €15.41 vs. price of €13.25 (14% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:LEIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leifheit AG is a brand supplier of household items. It divides its operating business into the Household, Wellbeing, and Private Label segments. Leifheit and Soehnle products, two of Germany's household brands, are known for quality and utility for consumers. Its French subsidiaries Birambeau and Herby are active in the service-oriented Private Label segment with a selected product range. In each segment, the company focuses on its core product categories of cleaning, laundry care, kitchen goods, and well-being. Its key markets are Germany and Central Europe. It recognizes revenue from the sale of products.
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