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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. SIG Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SIG Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 9 years, SIG Group AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -6.10%. And the median was -3.00%.
XSWX:SIGN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: -0.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) 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.
SIG Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:SIGN vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, SIG Group 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.
SIG Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SIG Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIG Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
SIG Group 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?
SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) 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 SIG Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is SIG Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
SIG Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SIG Group AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIG Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #999999 out of 180 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places SIG Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 SIG Group AG and its competitors. SIG Group 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 SIG Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.95, compared to a current price of CHF13.59 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. SIG Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 11 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN), 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF13.59 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.95.
GuruFocus considers SIG Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIGN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF17.95 vs. price of CHF13.59 (24.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SIG Group AG is a systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging solutions, comprising filling machines, sleeves, and closures as well as after-market services. Its geographical segments include Europe; India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA); Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas. It generates maximum revenue from the Europe segment. The company offers packaging solutions for the beverages and food industry.
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