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Siemens AGSMAWF -0.38%84 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMAWF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $239.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,087 Industrial Products companies, Siemens AG ranks better than 87.88% on this metric.
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. Siemens AG's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.50%.
SMAWF's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 87.88% of 2087
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -2.2
vs SMAWF: 0.50
Siemens AG (OTCPK:SMAWF) 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.
Siemens AG 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SMAWF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Siemens 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.
Siemens AG 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Siemens AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Siemens AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
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?
Siemens AG (SMAWF) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.50 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 Siemens AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Siemens AG ranks #253 out of 2087 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Siemens AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Siemens AG's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Siemens AG ranks #253 out of 2087 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Siemens AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Siemens AG's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Siemens AG ranks #253 out of 2087 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Siemens AG in the top 12% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial 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 Siemens AG and its competitors. Siemens AG'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 Siemens AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siemens AG (SMAWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $239.82, compared to a current price of $312.56 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50. Siemens AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Siemens AG (SMAWF), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.50 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 Siemens AG (SMAWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siemens AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $312.56 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $239.82.
GuruFocus considers Siemens AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMAWF:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.50
GF Value™: $239.82 vs. price of $312.56 (30.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMAWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Siemens is a multi-industry company focused on the areas of automation, electrification, mobility, and healthcare. Its top three geographic regions—the United States, Germany, and China—contribute over half of group revenue. Siemens has a 71% investment in separately listed Siemens Healthineers. Recent portfolio activity included the listing of Siemens Energy, spinning out its power and gas and Siemens Gamesa business divisions in 2020.
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