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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. thyssenkrupp AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for thyssenkrupp AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, thyssenkrupp AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.00%. The lowest was -3.50%. And the median was 0.00%.
XSWX:TKA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: -0.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) 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.
thyssenkrupp AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:TKA vs HON, MMM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, thyssenkrupp 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.
thyssenkrupp AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, thyssenkrupp AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where thyssenkrupp AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
thyssenkrupp 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?
thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #999999 out of 314 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is thyssenkrupp AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
thyssenkrupp AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #999999 out of 314 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, thyssenkrupp AG has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does thyssenkrupp AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #999999 out of 314 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places thyssenkrupp 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. thyssenkrupp 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 thyssenkrupp AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.87, compared to a current price of CHF11.38 — trading 194.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. thyssenkrupp AG's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 thyssenkrupp AG (XSWX:TKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF11.38 is trading 194.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.87.
GuruFocus considers thyssenkrupp AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TKA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF3.87 vs. price of CHF11.38 (194.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
thyssenkrupp AG is a diversified industrial group with steel operations and capital goods and services businesses. Its segment includes Materials Services, Decarbon Technologies, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems. Automotive Technology is one of the German suppliers and engineering partners to the international automotive industry. Decarbon Technologies covers the businesses of Rothe Erde, Uhde, Polysius, and the majority investment in thyssenkrupp Nucera. Material Services includes the distribution of mill-independent materials, distributors, and services. Steel Europe concentrates on the market for high-quality flat carbon steel. Marine Systems is a supplier for submarine and surface vessel construction. it generates the majority of Revenue from Materials Services.
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