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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. Evonik Industries AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Evonik Industries AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Evonik Industries AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
XSWX:EVK'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.
Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) 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.
Evonik Industries AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:EVK vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Evonik Industries AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evonik Industries AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Evonik Industries 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?
Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Evonik Industries AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Evonik Industries AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Evonik Industries AG has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evonik Industries AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #999999 out of 833 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Evonik Industries 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. Evonik Industries 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 Evonik Industries AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF14.49, compared to a current price of CHF16.04 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Evonik Industries AG's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 9 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 Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK), 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 Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF16.04 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF14.49.
GuruFocus considers Evonik Industries AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EVK:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF14.49 vs. price of CHF16.04 (10.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EVK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evonik Industries AG is a chemicals company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and solutions for a wide range of industries. Its products include high-performance polymers, hydrogen peroxide, silicas, additives for coatings and adhesives, and amino acids for animal nutrition. It operates through three segments: Advanced Technologies, which focuses on technology-driven businesses such as high-performance polymers, silicas, and hydrogen peroxide; Custom Solutions, which develops additives, catalysts, and ingredients for personal care and pharmaceutical applications; and Infrastructure, which provides site-related infrastructure services and includes the Oxeno C4 chemicals business. It generates sales across Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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