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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five 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. Dycom Industries's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
DY's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 81.84% of 1046
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs DY: 0.50
Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) 5-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.
Dycom Industries 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
DY vs IESC, J, ACM: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dycom Industries's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Dycom Industries 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dycom Industries's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dycom Industries's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Dycom Industries 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 mean?
Dycom Industries (DY) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 as of Jul. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Dycom Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #190 out of 1046 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Dycom Industries' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Dycom Industries' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #190 out of 1046 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dycom Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dycom Industries' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to IESC and J?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #190 out of 1046 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Dycom Industries in the top 18% 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Construction company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction industry context. However, 5-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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Dycom Industries and its competitors. Dycom Industries's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dycom Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries (DY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $278.71, compared to a current price of $294.34 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Dycom Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dycom Industries (DY), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Jul. 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 Dycom Industries (DY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $294.34 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $278.71.
GuruFocus considers Dycom Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DY:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.50
GF Value™: $278.71 vs. price of $294.34 (5.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dycom Industries Inc is a provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries throughout the United States. The company has two reporting segments: Communications and Building Systems. The Communications segment provides specialty contracting services, including program management, planning; engineering and design; aerial, underground, and wireless construction; maintenance; and fulfillment services for telecommunications and digital infrastructure providers. The Building Systems segment specializes in providing comprehensive building infrastructure solutions, including electrical, energy management, security, and fire safety systems for data centers and other critical facilities. The firm generates key revenue from Communications.
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