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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. Abbott Laboratories's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abbott Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Abbott Laboratories's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.20%. The lowest was -6.20%. And the median was 0.40%.
XSWX:ABT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: -2.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) 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.
Abbott Laboratories 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:ABT vs SYK, MDT, BSX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Abbott Laboratories'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.
Abbott Laboratories 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Abbott Laboratories 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 0.00 mean?
Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 613 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Abbott Laboratories' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 613 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SYK and MDT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #999999 out of 613 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Abbott Laboratories 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. Abbott Laboratories's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.78, compared to a current price of CHF88.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF88.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.78.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ABT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF107.78 vs. price of CHF88.00 (18.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ABT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abbott manufactures and markets cardiovascular and diabetes devices, adult and pediatric nutritional products, diagnostic equipment and testing kits, and branded generic drugs. Products include pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neuromodulation devices, coronary stents, catheters, infant formula, nutritional liquids for adults, continuous glucose monitors, and immunoassays and point-of-care diagnostic equipment. Abbott derives roughly 60% of sales outside the United States.
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