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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. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.20%.
HAM:RPL's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 65.03% of 143
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs HAM:RPL: 0.20
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (HAM:RPL) 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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
HAM:RPL vs SLVM: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 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 0.20 mean?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (HAM:RPL) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.20 as of Jun. 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #50 out of 143 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #50 out of 143 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UPM-Kymmene Oyj has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #50 out of 143 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts UPM-Kymmene Oyj in the upper 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Forest Products company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Forest Products 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj (HAM:RPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.30, compared to a current price of €22.98 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.20. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (HAM:RPL), the current 5-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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (HAM:RPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €22.98 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.30.
GuruFocus considers UPM-Kymmene Oyj to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:RPL:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.20
GF Value™: €25.30 vs. price of €22.98 (9.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:RPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a Finnish paper and biomaterials company. The company produces products related to the forestry industry, including paper, pulp, and plywood. UPM is also the majority electricity generator in Finland and is one of the globalised producers of self-adhesive labeling materials. It delivers responsible solutions and innovation for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood. Geographically, the company has operational footprints in Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and other regions.
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