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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. Rosenbauer International AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -14.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rosenbauer International AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:ROS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.7 Med: 0 Max: 37
Current: -14.5
During the past 13 years, Rosenbauer International AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 37.00%. The lowest was -58.70%. And the median was 0.00%.
WBO:ROS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 86.09% of 115
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs WBO:ROS: -14.50
Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) 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.
Rosenbauer International AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WBO:ROS vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Rosenbauer International 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.
Rosenbauer International AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Rosenbauer International AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rosenbauer International AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Rosenbauer International 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 -14.50 mean?
Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -14.50 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 Rosenbauer International AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #99 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Rosenbauer International AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Rosenbauer International AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50. Based on the distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #99 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rosenbauer International AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rosenbauer International AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #99 out of 115 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Rosenbauer International AG 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 Rosenbauer International AG and its competitors. Rosenbauer International AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rosenbauer International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.04, compared to a current price of €64.40 — trading 94.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50. Rosenbauer International AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -14.50 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 Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rosenbauer International AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.40 is trading 94.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.04.
GuruFocus considers Rosenbauer International AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ROS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -14.50
GF Value™: €33.04 vs. price of €64.40 (94.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rosenbauer International AG develops, produces, and sells integrated system solutions for preventive firefighting and disaster protection. Its products and services include vehicles, equipment, extinguishing systems and body components, customer service, digital solutions, and preventive fire protection. It also offers stationary equipment for preventive fire protection. Manufacturing takes place in Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Singapore, and the USA, with further final assembly sites in Switzerland, the UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Geographically, the company operates in the Europe Area, Middle East Area, Asia Pacific Area, and America Area, with the Europe Area generating maximum revenue.
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