Aflac (AFL) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 5.89 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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AFL Aflac Inc AFL
69 GF Score
Price $125.60
GF Value $108.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Aflac Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Aflac AFL +1.01% 69 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.89 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates AFL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Aflac's current shares buyback ratio was 5.89%.

Aflac Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Aflac Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aflac's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Aflac Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Aflac Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Aflac Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.36 1.42 1.70 1.34 1.57
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Aflac Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Aflac's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(549.964 - 518.690) / 549.964
=5.69%

Aflac's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(518.690 - 510.530) / 518.690
=1.57%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 5.89 mean?
Aflac (AFL) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 5.89 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Aflac and its competitors.
Is Aflac's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Aflac's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.89. Overall, Aflac has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aflac's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to MET and PRU?
Aflac's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 5.89 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for an Insurance company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Shares 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Aflac and its competitors. Aflac's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aflac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aflac (AFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.48, compared to a current price of $125.60 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.89. Aflac's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aflac (AFL), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 5.89 as of Jul. 25, 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 Aflac (AFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aflac stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $125.60 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.48. GuruFocus considers Aflac to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AFL:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 5.89
  • GF Value™: $108.48 vs. price of $125.60 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Aflac Business Description

Address 1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA, USA, 31999
Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the United States and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accident, dental and vision, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling the majority of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work, and also reaches out to its customers outside of their worksite through digital mediums. The company has two reportable business segments: Aflac Japan, which generates the maximum revenue, and Aflac U.S.
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