Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -31.74 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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ASX:GDG Generation Development Group Ltd ASX:GDG
48 GF Score
Price A$4.11
GF Value A$7.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Generation Development Group Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Generation Development Group ASX:GDG +0.74% 48 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -31.74 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:GDG with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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. Generation Development Group's current shares buyback ratio was -31.74%.

Generation Development Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Generation Development Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Generation Development Group'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.

Generation Development Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Generation Development Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Generation Development Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Generation Development Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Generation Development Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2024 )
=(274.012 - 392.805) / 274.012
=-43.35%

Generation Development Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )
=(392.805 - 399.643) / 392.805
=-1.74%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -31.74 mean?
Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -31.74 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Generation Development Group and its competitors.
Is Generation Development Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Generation Development Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -31.74. Overall, Generation Development Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generation Development Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to BLK and BX?
Generation Development Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -31.74 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Asset Management 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 Generation Development Group and its competitors. Generation Development Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -31.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generation Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.87, compared to a current price of A$4.11 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -31.74. Generation Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -31.74 as of Aug. 02, 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 Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.11 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.87. GuruFocus considers Generation Development Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GDG:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -31.74
  • GF Value™: A$7.87 vs. price of A$4.11 (47.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Generation Development Group Business Description

Address 447 Collins Street, Level 17, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Founded in 1991, Generation originally operated as a pooled development fund, focusing on providing capital to businesses in financial services. Today, the firm is structured across three key business lines within wealth management. The first is through Generation Life, the market leader in investment bonds by in-flows, which offers tax-effective products, including investment bonds and annuities. The second business line is Lonsec, a prominent research and ratings provider to the Australian financial services sector, competing against Morningstar and Zenith. The third division provides managed account solutions, a result of the merger between Evidentia and Lonsec Investment Solutions, offering individually owned accounts professionally managed by experienced portfolio managers.
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