EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -1.82 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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CHIX:ENQL EnQuest PLC CHIX:ENQL
47 GF Score
Price £0.26
GF Value £0.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is EnQuest Shares Buyback Ratio %?

EnQuest CHIX:ENQL -6.56% 47 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.82 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ENQL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. EnQuest's current shares buyback ratio was -1.82%.

EnQuest Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

EnQuest Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EnQuest'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.

EnQuest Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

EnQuest 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 -10.71 0.00 -0.95 2.35 -0.11

EnQuest 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 0.54 1.82 0.00 -0.11 -1.70
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EnQuest Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

EnQuest'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 )
=(1859.057 - 1861.081) / 1859.057
=-0.11%

EnQuest'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 )
=(1861.081 - 1892.800) / 1861.081
=-1.70%

* 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 -1.82 mean?
EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.82 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on EnQuest and its competitors.
Is EnQuest's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
EnQuest's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.82. Overall, EnQuest has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EnQuest's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to COP and EOG?
EnQuest's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.82 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 EnQuest and its competitors. EnQuest's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EnQuest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 83.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.82. EnQuest's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.82 as of Sep. 04, 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 EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 83.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14. GuruFocus considers EnQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ENQL:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -1.82
  • GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.26 (83.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs

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

EnQuest Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges ENQUF:USAENQ:UK3EQ:Germany
Address 5-11 Regent Street, 2nd Floor, Charles House, London, GBR, SW1Y 4LR
EnQuest PLC is a UK independent producer of oil and gas. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the exploration for, and extraction and production of, hydrocarbons in the UK Continental Shelf and Malaysia. It focuses on maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. Its geographical segments include the North Sea and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the North Sea. The North Sea's activities include Upstream, Midstream, Decommissioning, and Veri Energy.
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