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Geberit AGXSWX:GEBN +1.40%81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF557.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks better than 84.22% 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. Geberit AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Geberit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GEBN'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0.9 Max: 2.3
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Geberit AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.30%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.90%.
XSWX:GEBN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 84.22% of 944
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs XSWX:GEBN: 0.90
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) 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.
Geberit AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.
Geberit AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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 0.90 mean?
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #149 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Geberit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Geberit AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #149 out of 944 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #149 out of 944 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Geberit AG in the top 16% 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 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. Geberit AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF557.14, compared to a current price of CHF579.60 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF579.60 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF557.14.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: CHF557.14 vs. price of CHF579.60 (4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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