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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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KHC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.6 Med: -0.1 Max: 1.1
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, The Kraft Heinz Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%. The lowest was -27.60%. And the median was -0.10%.
XSWX:KHC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 86.6% of 970
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs XSWX:KHC: 1.10
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
The Kraft Heinz Co 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 1.10 mean?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #130 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #130 out of 970 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #130 out of 970 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the top 13% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. The Kraft Heinz Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.86, compared to a current price of CHF20.90 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF20.90 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.86.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KHC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.10
GF Value™: CHF24.86 vs. price of CHF20.90 (15.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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