Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 1.23 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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CHIX:WOSGL Watches of Switzerland Group PLC CHIX:WOSGL
85 GF Score
Price £7.38
GF Value £5.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Watches of Switzerland Group Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Watches of Switzerland Group CHIX:WOSGL -0.77% 85 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 1.23 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WOSGL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.28 (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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current shares buyback ratio was 1.23%.

Watches of Switzerland Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Watches of Switzerland Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watches of Switzerland Group'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.

Watches of Switzerland Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Watches of Switzerland Group Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.05 0.88 0.43 0.67 1.16

Watches of Switzerland Group Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.00 0.03 0.63 1.48 -0.25
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Watches of Switzerland Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Watches of Switzerland Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Apr. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Apr. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Apr. 2025 )
=(234.878 - 232.164) / 234.878
=1.16%

Watches of Switzerland Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Oct. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Apr. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Oct. 2025 )
=(231.412 - 232.000) / 231.412
=-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 1.23 mean?
Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 1.23 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 1.23. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to TPR and SIG?
Watches of Switzerland Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 1.23 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.28, compared to a current price of £7.38 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 1.23. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 1.23 as of Aug. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £7.38 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.28. GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WOSGL:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 1.23
  • GF Value™: £5.28 vs. price of £7.38 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Watches of Switzerland Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WOSGF:USAWOSG:UK5WS:Germany
Address 2 Elland Road, Aurum House, Braunstone, Leicester, GBR, LE3 1TT
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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