Meta PlatformsXSWX:META +11.28%97 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF663.10. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 81.29% 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. Meta Platforms's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:META'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.1 Med: 0.5 Max: 3.5
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, Meta Platforms's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.50%. The lowest was -9.10%. And the median was 0.50%.
XSWX:META's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.29% of 433
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs XSWX:META: 1.10
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) 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.
Meta Platforms 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms'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.
Meta Platforms 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Meta Platforms 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?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) 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 Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #81 out of 433 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Meta Platforms' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Meta Platforms' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #81 out of 433 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #81 out of 433 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Meta Platforms in the top 19% 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Interactive Media 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 Meta Platforms and its competitors. Meta Platforms's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meta Platforms stock overvalued right now?
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF663.10, compared to a current price of CHF543.10 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), 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 Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF543.10 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF663.10.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.10 (120% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: CHF663.10 vs. price of CHF543.10 (18.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:META stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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