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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. Woori Financial Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woori Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.3 Med: -1.2 Max: -0.1
Current: -0.1
During the past 10 years, Woori Financial Group's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%. The lowest was -2.30%. And the median was -1.20%.
WF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 57.02% of 1040
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs WF: -0.10
Woori Financial Group (NYSE:WF) 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.
Woori Financial Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
Woori Financial Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Woori Financial Group'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.
Woori Financial Group 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Woori Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woori Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Woori Financial Group 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 -0.10 mean?
Woori Financial Group (WF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Woori Financial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Woori Financial Group ranks #447 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Woori Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Woori Financial Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Woori Financial Group ranks #447 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Woori Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woori Financial Group's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Woori Financial Group ranks #447 out of 1040 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Woori Financial Group in the upper 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Woori Financial Group and its competitors. Woori Financial Group's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woori Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woori Financial Group (WF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.37, compared to a current price of $70.05 — trading 103.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Woori Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Woori Financial Group (WF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Woori Financial Group (WF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woori Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.05 is trading 103.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.37.
GuruFocus considers Woori Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: $34.37 vs. price of $70.05 (103.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Woori Financial Group Inc is a banking and financial services holding company that offers a wide range of businesses, including corporate banking, consumer banking, credit card operations, investment banking, capital markets activities, international banking, asset management, life insurance, and other businesses. It provides products and services to customers, which mainly comprise small- and medium-sized enterprises and individuals, as well as some of Korea's corporations. It has six operational business segments: banking, life insurance, credit card, capital, investment securities, and other operations.
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