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IdorsiaXSWX:IDIA -1.80%48 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IDIA with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,196 Biotechnology companies, Idorsia ranks worse than 50.92% 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. Idorsia's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -12.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Idorsia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IDIA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.2 Med: -10 Max: -2.1
Current: -12.2
During the past 10 years, Idorsia's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.10%. The lowest was -12.20%. And the median was -10.00%.
XSWX:IDIA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 50.92% of 1196
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.65
vs XSWX:IDIA: -12.20
Idorsia (XSWX:IDIA) 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.
Idorsia 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:IDIA vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Idorsia'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.
Idorsia 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Idorsia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Idorsia'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 -12.20 mean?
Idorsia (XSWX:IDIA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -12.20 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 Idorsia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Idorsia ranks #609 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Idorsia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Idorsia's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.20. Based on the distribution chart, Idorsia ranks #609 out of 1196 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Idorsia has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Idorsia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Idorsia ranks #609 out of 1196 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Idorsia 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 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 Idorsia and its competitors. Idorsia's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Idorsia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Idorsia (XSWX:IDIA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.90, compared to a current price of CHF6.53 — trading 125.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.20. Idorsia's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Idorsia (XSWX:IDIA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -12.20 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.
Is Idorsia (XSWX:IDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Idorsia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF6.53 is trading 125.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.90.
GuruFocus considers Idorsia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IDIA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -12.20
GF Value™: CHF2.90 vs. price of CHF6.53 (125.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Idorsia Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing, and commercializing of medicines for unmet medical needs. The company is a biotech hub of Europe specialized in the discovery and development of small molecules, to provide new therapeutic options. The company focuses on multiple therapeutic areas which include the central nervous system, cardiovascular disorders, immunological disorders, and orphan diseases. The company's development compounds target a number of different diseases such as Resistant Hypertension, lupus, insomnia, Cerebral vasospasm, and Fabry disease. Geographically, it derives revenue from Switzerland.
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