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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. United Internet AG's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.00%.
FRA:UTDI's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 90.17% of 234
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: -0.65
vs FRA:UTDI: 2.00
United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) 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.
United Internet AG 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:UTDI vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, United Internet AG'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.
United Internet AG 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, United Internet AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Internet AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
United Internet AG 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 2.00 mean?
United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 as of Mar. 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 United Internet AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #23 out of 234 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is United Internet AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
United Internet AG's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00. Based on the distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #23 out of 234 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Internet AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Internet AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #23 out of 234 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places United Internet AG in the top 10% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 United Internet AG and its competitors. United Internet AG's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Internet AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.73, compared to a current price of €24.08 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00. United Internet AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 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 United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Internet AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.08 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.73.
GuruFocus considers United Internet AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UTDI:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.00
GF Value™: €21.73 vs. price of €24.08 (10.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UTDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Internet AG is a telecommunications provider that operates through two business divisions: Access and Applications, which in turn are divided into the segments Consumer Access and Business Access and Consumer Applications and Business Applications. The Consumer Access segment which generates the majority of the revenue for the company comprises mobile internet products as well as landline-based broadband products (including the respective applications, such as home networks, online storage, telephony, Smart Home, IPTV, and video-on-demand) and mobile internet products. The company also provides a wide range of telecommunication products and services to companies and local authorities.
75GF Score
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