Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.29 (As of Sep. 03, 2026)

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CHIX:GKPL Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd CHIX:GKPL
76 GF Score
Price £1.97
GF Value £1.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum CHIX:GKPL 76 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GKPL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.58 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current shares buyback ratio was -0.29%.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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

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* 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.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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 )
=(216.905 - 216.905) / 216.905
=0.00%

Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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 )
=(216.905 - 217.443) / 216.905
=-0.25%

* 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 -0.29 mean?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.29 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to COP and EOG?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.29 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.58, compared to a current price of £1.97 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29 as of Sep. 03, 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.97 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.58. GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GKPL:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.29
  • GF Value™: £1.58 vs. price of £1.97 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited, 11 Bermudiana Road, 5th Floor, Rosebank Centre, Pembroke, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
76GF Score

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