G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 6.53 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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ASX:GEM G8 Education Ltd ASX:GEM
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Price A$0.13
GF Value A$1.09
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What is G8 Education Shares Buyback Ratio %?

G8 Education ASX:GEM -3.70% 52 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 6.53 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:GEM with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. G8 Education's current shares buyback ratio was 6.53%.

G8 Education Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

G8 Education Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G8 Education'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.

G8 Education Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

G8 Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 3.96 0.53 1.67 4.83

G8 Education Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.00 1.67 -1.70 6.42 0.12
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G8 Education Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

G8 Education'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 )
=(795.947 - 757.526) / 795.947
=4.83%

G8 Education's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(757.526 - 756.618) / 757.526
=0.12%

* 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 6.53 mean?
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 6.53 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors.
Is G8 Education's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
G8 Education's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 6.53. Overall, G8 Education has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G8 Education's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to EDU and TAL?
G8 Education's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 6.53 can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Education 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 G8 Education and its competitors. G8 Education's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G8 Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education (ASX:GEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.09, compared to a current price of A$0.13 — trading 88.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 6.53. G8 Education's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 6.53 as of Aug. 29, 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.13 is trading 88.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.09. GuruFocus considers G8 Education to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GEM:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 6.53
  • GF Value™: A$1.09 vs. price of A$0.13 (88.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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

G8 Education Business Description

Other Exchanges 3EAG:Germany
Address 159 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4227
G8 Education Ltd is a provider of quality early learning education and care, operating under a range of trusted brands. The company has one operating segment, being the operation of child care centers. G8 does not own the buildings from which its childcare centers operate.
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