WSBC (Wesbanco) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -17.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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WSBC Wesbanco Inc WSBC
59 GF Score
Price $41.90
GF Value $31.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wesbanco 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Wesbanco WSBC -0.25% 59 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WSBC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Banks companies, Wesbanco ranks worse than 94.13% 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. Wesbanco's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -17.50%.

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

WSBC' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.5   Med: -5.95   Max: 4.8
Current: -17.5

During the past 13 years, Wesbanco's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 4.80%. The lowest was -17.50%. And the median was -5.95%.

WSBC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
94.13% of 1040 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: -0.2 vs WSBC: -17.50

Wesbanco (NAS:WSBC) 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.


Wesbanco 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


WSBC vs CVBF, BANF, RNST: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Wesbanco'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.


Wesbanco 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Wesbanco's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wesbanco 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 -17.50 mean?
Wesbanco (WSBC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -17.50 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 Wesbanco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wesbanco ranks #979 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Wesbanco's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Wesbanco's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.50. Based on the distribution chart, Wesbanco ranks #979 out of 1040 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wesbanco has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wesbanco's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CVBF and BANF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Wesbanco ranks #979 out of 1040 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Wesbanco 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 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 Wesbanco and its competitors. Wesbanco's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wesbanco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wesbanco (WSBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.57, compared to a current price of $41.90 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.50. Wesbanco's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Wesbanco (WSBC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -17.50 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 Wesbanco (WSBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wesbanco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.90 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.57. GuruFocus considers Wesbanco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WSBC:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -17.50
  • GF Value™: $31.57 vs. price of $41.90 (32.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WSBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wesbanco Business Description

Other Exchanges WEY:Germany
Address 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV, USA, 26003
Wesbanco Inc is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers a full range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking, and insurance. WesBanco operates one commercial bank, WesBanco Bank, which runs scores of branches. The company's reportable segments are Community Banking, which derives key revenue, and Trust and Investment Services. The Community Banking segment offers various banking products and services through various delivery channels, including commercial demand, individual demand, and time deposit accounts; commercial, mortgage, and individual installment loans; and certain non-traditional offerings, such as insurance and securities brokerage services.
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