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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. Forbo Holding AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forbo Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FORN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9 Med: 2.5 Max: 8.9
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Forbo Holding AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.90%. The lowest was -1.90%. And the median was 2.50%.
XSWX:FORN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 67.59% of 938
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs XSWX:FORN: -0.10
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) 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.
Forbo Holding AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo Holding 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.
Forbo Holding AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Forbo Holding 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 -0.10 mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #304 out of 938 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #304 out of 938 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #304 out of 938 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper 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 Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. Forbo Holding AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF880.37, compared to a current price of CHF730.00 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF730.00 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF880.37.
GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: CHF880.37 vs. price of CHF730.00 (17.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
72GF Score
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