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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. Clariant AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clariant AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Clariant AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%. The lowest was -14.80%. And the median was -0.60%.
XSWX:CLN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: -0.8 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) 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.
Clariant AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:CLN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant 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.
Clariant AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Clariant 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 0.00 mean?
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 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 Clariant AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Clariant AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Clariant AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Clariant AG 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 Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals 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 Clariant AG and its competitors. Clariant AG'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 Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.88, compared to a current price of CHF7.42 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 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.
Is Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF7.42 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.88.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF9.88 vs. price of CHF7.42 (24.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
63GF Score
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