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Xcel EnergyXEL -0.90%78 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XEL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Utilities - Regulated companies, Xcel Energy ranks worse than 74.03% 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. Xcel Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -4.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xcel Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XEL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.2 Med: -1.9 Max: 0
Current: -4.3
During the past 13 years, Xcel Energy's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -37.20%. And the median was -1.90%.
XEL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 74.03% of 231
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: -1.6
vs XEL: -4.30
Xcel Energy (NAS:XEL) 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.
Xcel Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XEL vs ETR, PCG, EXC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Xcel Energy'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.
Xcel Energy 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Xcel Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xcel Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Xcel Energy 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 -4.30 mean?
Xcel Energy (XEL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -4.30 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 Xcel Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #171 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Xcel Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Xcel Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30. Based on the distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #171 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xcel Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xcel Energy's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ETR and PCG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Xcel Energy ranks #171 out of 231 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Xcel Energy 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Xcel Energy and its competitors. Xcel Energy's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xcel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy (XEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.75, compared to a current price of $76.19 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30. Xcel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Xcel Energy (XEL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -4.30 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 Xcel Energy (XEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xcel Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $76.19 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.75.
GuruFocus considers Xcel Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XEL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -4.30
GF Value™: $68.75 vs. price of $76.19 (10.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states. Its utilities are Northern States Power, which serves customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; Public Service Company of Colorado; and Southwestern Public Service Company, which serves customers in Texas and New Mexico. It is one of the largest renewable energy suppliers in the US, with more than half of its electricity sales coming from carbon-free energy.
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