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Orell Fussli AGXSWX:OFN +0.67%74 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.76 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 696 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 143678.02% 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. Orell Fussli AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
XSWX:OFN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: -0.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) 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.
Orell Fussli AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Orell Fussli AG 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 0.00 mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #999999 out of 696 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Orell Fussli AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #999999 out of 696 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #999999 out of 696 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Orell Fussli AG 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 Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. Orell Fussli AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.76, compared to a current price of CHF151.00 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF151.00 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.76.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF93.76 vs. price of CHF151.00 (61% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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