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Schindler Holding AGXSWX:SCHP -0.70%78 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SCHP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF261.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,848 Industrial Products companies, Schindler Holding AG ranks better than 78.3% 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. Schindler Holding AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schindler Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SCHP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 0.9 Max: 2.6
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, Schindler Holding AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.60%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.90%.
XSWX:SCHP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.3% of 1848
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs XSWX:SCHP: 0.20
Schindler Holding AG (XSWX:SCHP) 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.
Schindler Holding AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:SCHP vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Schindler Holding 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.
Schindler Holding AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Schindler Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schindler Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Schindler Holding 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 0.20 mean?
Schindler Holding AG (XSWX:SCHP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 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 Schindler Holding AG and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Schindler Holding AG ranks #401 out of 1848 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Schindler Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Schindler Holding AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Schindler Holding AG ranks #401 out of 1848 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schindler Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schindler Holding AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Schindler Holding AG ranks #401 out of 1848 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Schindler Holding AG in the top 22% 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 Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Schindler Holding AG and its competitors. Schindler Holding AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schindler Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schindler Holding AG (XSWX:SCHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF261.36, compared to a current price of CHF256.80 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Schindler Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Schindler Holding AG (XSWX:SCHP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20 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 Schindler Holding AG (XSWX:SCHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schindler Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF256.80 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF261.36.
GuruFocus considers Schindler Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SCHP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20 (78% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: CHF261.36 vs. price of CHF256.80 (1.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SCHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Switzerland-based Schindler is a top-four global supplier of elevators and escalators. The business generates revenue in three ways: selling new elevators and escalators, modernizing old equipment, and servicing existing installations. Most of the company's profit comes from the last activity, where contracts are rolled over annually with built-in price increases. Ninety percent of its business is in elevators, which are more numerous globally than escalators. Its business model is similar to that of closest competitors Otis, Kone, and TK Elevator.
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