Netflix (XSWX:NFLX) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.80% (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Netflix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Netflix XSWX:NFLX 94 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NFLX with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF80.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 632 Media - Diversified companies, Netflix ranks better than 88.92% 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. Netflix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.80%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Netflix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:NFLX' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.5   Med: -0.8   Max: 8
Current: 1.8

During the past 13 years, Netflix's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.00%. The lowest was -10.50%. And the median was -0.80%.

XSWX:NFLX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
88.92% of 632 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -0.95 vs XSWX:NFLX: 1.80

Netflix (XSWX:NFLX) 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.


Netflix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XSWX:NFLX vs DIS, WBD, LYV: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Netflix'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.


Netflix 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Netflix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Netflix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Netflix 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 1.80 mean?
Netflix (XSWX:NFLX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.80 as of Jun. 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 Netflix and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netflix ranks #70 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Netflix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Netflix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Netflix ranks #70 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Netflix has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netflix's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DIS and WBD?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Netflix ranks #70 out of 632 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Netflix in the top 11% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Netflix and its competitors. Netflix's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netflix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netflix (XSWX:NFLX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF80.82, compared to a current price of CHF57.92 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80. Netflix's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Netflix (XSWX:NFLX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.80 as of Jun. 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 Netflix (XSWX:NFLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netflix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF57.92 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF80.82. GuruFocus considers Netflix to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NFLX:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.80
  • GF Value™: CHF80.82 vs. price of CHF57.92 (28.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NFLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Netflix Business Description

Address 121 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA, USA, 95032
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
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