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Watts Water TechnologiesWTS 92 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WTS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $271.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Industrial Products companies, Watts Water Technologies ranks better than 71.31% 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. Watts Water Technologies's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watts Water Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WTS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.9 Med: 0.3 Max: 2.9
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Watts Water Technologies's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.90%. The lowest was -6.90%. And the median was 0.30%.
WTS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 71.31% of 1851
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs WTS: -0.10
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) 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.
Watts Water Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
WTS vs GNRC, DCI, PNR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Watts Water Technologies'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.
Watts Water Technologies 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Watts Water Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watts Water Technologies's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Watts Water Technologies 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?
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Jun. 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 Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #531 out of 1851 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Watts Water Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Watts Water Technologies' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #531 out of 1851 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watts Water Technologies has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Water Technologies' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GNRC and DCI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #531 out of 1851 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Watts Water Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. Watts Water Technologies'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 Watts Water Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Water Technologies (WTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $271.28, compared to a current price of $369.90 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Watts Water Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Watts Water Technologies (WTS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Jun. 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 Watts Water Technologies (WTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Water Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $369.90 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $271.28.
GuruFocus considers Watts Water Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WTS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: $271.28 vs. price of $369.90 (36.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watts Water Technologies Inc is a U.S.-based company that provides safety, energy efficiency, and water conservation products. Its product portfolio includes residential and commercial flow control products, which are sold for plumbing and hot water applications; HVAC and gas products, including commercial boilers, water heaters, heating solutions, etc.; drainage and water reuse products, including drainage products and engineered rainwater-harvesting solutions; and water quality products, including point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning, and scale prevention systems. Its products are marketed through brands like Watts, Apex, Bradley, Nexa, and others. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe and the APMEA region.
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