Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -1.05 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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CHIX:SAGAL Saga PLC CHIX:SAGAL
48 GF Score
Price £5.97
GF Value £1.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Saga Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Saga CHIX:SAGAL -0.96% 48 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.05 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SAGAL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.37 (Significantly 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. Saga's current shares buyback ratio was -1.05%.

Saga Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Saga Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saga'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.

Saga Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Saga Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.17 0.00 -0.47 -1.04 -1.05

Saga Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.56 -1.11 0.07 -1.05 0.00
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Saga Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Saga's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2025 )
=(142.462 - 143.955) / 142.462
=-1.05%

Saga's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jul. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jul. 2025 )
=(143.955 - 143.955) / 143.955
=0.00%

* 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 -1.05 mean?
Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.05 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Saga and its competitors.
Is Saga's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Saga's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.05. Overall, Saga has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saga's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Saga's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.05 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Saga and its competitors. Saga's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saga stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £5.97 — trading 335.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.05. Saga's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Saga (CHIX:SAGAL), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.05 as of Sep. 09, 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 Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saga stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.97 is trading 335.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37. GuruFocus considers Saga to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SAGAL:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -1.05
  • GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £5.97 (335.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Saga Business Description

Other Exchanges SAGA:UK65J:Germany
Address 3 Pancras Square, London, GBR, N1C 4AG
Saga PLC is a diversified insurance company that also offers lifestyle products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Insurance, travel and Other. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from the insurance segment, specifically through premiums and broking revenues. This segment offers retail motor broking, retail home broking, and underwriting products and services. The travel segment provides group tours, holiday packages, and cruises. Saga's customers are people aged 50 and older, and all revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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