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Iflex Flexible PackagingXMAD:IFLEX 19 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Jun. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates XMAD:IFLEX with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 179 Packaging & Containers companies, Iflex Flexible Packaging ranks better than 78.21% 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. Iflex Flexible Packaging's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iflex Flexible Packaging's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:IFLEX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.5
Current: 0.5
During the past 5 years, Iflex Flexible Packaging's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%. The lowest was 0.50%. And the median was 0.50%.
XMAD:IFLEX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.21% of 179
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs XMAD:IFLEX: 0.50
Iflex Flexible Packaging (XMAD:IFLEX) 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.
Iflex Flexible Packaging 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XMAD:IFLEX vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Iflex Flexible Packaging'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.
Iflex Flexible Packaging 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Iflex Flexible Packaging's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iflex Flexible Packaging's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Iflex Flexible Packaging 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 0.50 mean?
Iflex Flexible Packaging (XMAD:IFLEX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 as of Jun. 2025. 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 Iflex Flexible Packaging and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Iflex Flexible Packaging's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Iflex Flexible Packaging ranks #39 out of 179 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Iflex Flexible Packaging's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Iflex Flexible Packaging's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 is near median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Iflex Flexible Packaging ranks #39 out of 179 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iflex Flexible Packaging has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iflex Flexible Packaging's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Iflex Flexible Packaging ranks #39 out of 179 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Iflex Flexible Packaging in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Iflex Flexible Packaging's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.50 over the past decade. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Iflex Flexible Packaging and its competitors. Iflex Flexible Packaging's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iflex Flexible Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Iflex Flexible Packaging (XMAD:IFLEX) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.50. Iflex Flexible Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 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 Iflex Flexible Packaging (XMAD:IFLEX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Jun. 2025. 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.
Iflex Flexible Packaging SA is a company engaged in the printing and manufacturing of flexible films for the packaging of all types of products by the gravure process or other printing systems. It prints on a wide range of flexible supports, such as Paper, PET, OPP, OPA, PE, Aluminum, etc.
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