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BB Biotech AGXSWX:BION -0.40%32 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BION with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,196 Biotechnology companies, BB Biotech AG ranks better than 89.05% 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. BB Biotech AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BION'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.9 Med: 0.3 Max: 13.4
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, BB Biotech AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 13.40%. The lowest was -69.90%. And the median was 0.30%.
XSWX:BION's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.05% of 1196
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.8
vs XSWX:BION: -0.20
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) 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.
BB Biotech AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:BION vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, BB Biotech AG'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.
BB Biotech AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
BB Biotech AG 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 -0.20 mean?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #131 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
BB Biotech AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #131 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BB Biotech AG has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BB Biotech AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, BB Biotech AG ranks #131 out of 1196 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places BB Biotech AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 BB Biotech AG and its competitors. BB Biotech AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Biotech AG stock overvalued right now?
BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. BB Biotech AG's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 BB Biotech AG (XSWX:BION), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 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.
BB Biotech AG is a part of the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Its primary activity includes making investments, especially in the biotechnology market, and is one of the investors in the field of biotechnology. The focus of the investments is on those listed companies that focus on the development and marketing of novel drugs with a clear value for the healthcare system. Geographically company operates in the USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Curacao, and British Virgin Island.
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