Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.10 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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CHIX:RYAI Ryanair Holdings PLC CHIX:RYAI
87 GF Score
Price €24.57
GF Value €23.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ryanair Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Ryanair Holdings CHIX:RYAI 87 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.10 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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. Ryanair Holdings's current shares buyback ratio was 2.10%.

Ryanair Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Ryanair Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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.

Ryanair Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Ryanair Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.57 -0.37 -0.12 6.68 1.87

Ryanair Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 0.23 0.50 0.58 0.58 0.45
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Ryanair Holdings Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Ryanair Holdings's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2025 )
=(1063.868 - 1043.932) / 1063.868
=1.87%

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

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(1043.932 - 1039.189) / 1043.932
=0.45%

* 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 2.10 mean?
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.10 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.10. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to DAL and UAL?
Ryanair Holdings' Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.10 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 a Transportation company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Transportation 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.52, compared to a current price of €24.57 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.10. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.10 as of Jul. 27, 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.57 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.52. GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.10
  • GF Value™: €23.52 vs. price of €24.57 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Ryanair Holdings Business Description

Address Airside Business Park, Swords, County Dublin, Dublin, IRL, K67 NY94
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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