WAM Research (ASX:WAX) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -1.43 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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What is WAM Research Shares Buyback Ratio %?

WAM Research ASX:WAX -5.58% 31 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.43 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAX with a GF Score™ of 31/100.

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. WAM Research's current shares buyback ratio was -1.43%.

WAM Research Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

WAM Research Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WAM Research'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.

WAM Research Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

WAM Research Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.13 -1.44 -1.58 -1.47 -1.43

WAM Research 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 -0.76 -0.75 -0.72 -0.67 -0.76
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WAM Research Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

WAM Research's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )
=(207.072 - 210.041) / 207.072
=-1.43%

WAM Research'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 )
=(208.455 - 210.041) / 208.455
=-0.76%

* 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 -1.43 mean?
WAM Research (ASX:WAX) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.43 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 WAM Research and its competitors.
Is WAM Research's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
WAM Research's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.43. Overall, WAM Research has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Research's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to BLK and BX?
WAM Research's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.43 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 WAM Research and its competitors. WAM Research's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Research stock overvalued right now?
WAM Research (ASX:WAX) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.43. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.43. WAM Research's overall GF Score™ is 31/100. 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 WAM Research (ASX:WAX), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.43 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.

WAM Research Business Description

Address 1 Farrer Place, Level 26, Governor Phillip Tower, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
WAM Research Ltd is engaged in making investments in listed companies, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. The company's investment objectives are to deliver a stream of fully franked dividends and to achieve a high real rate of return, comprising both income and capital growth, within the risk parameters acceptable.
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