CSWC (Capital Southwest) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -14.48 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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CSWC Capital Southwest Corp CSWC
54 GF Score
Price $23.70
GF Value $26.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Capital Southwest Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Capital Southwest CSWC -1.54% 54 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -14.48 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 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. Capital Southwest's current shares buyback ratio was -14.48%.

Capital Southwest Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Capital Southwest Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest'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.

Capital Southwest Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Capital Southwest Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Capital Southwest Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Capital Southwest Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Capital Southwest'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 )
=(52.913 - 60.577) / 52.913
=-14.48%

Capital Southwest's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(59.457 - 60.577) / 59.457
=-1.88%

* 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 -14.48 mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -14.48 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Capital Southwest's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -14.48. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to BTT and QQQX?
Capital Southwest's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -14.48 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Asset Management 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 Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -14.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.51, compared to a current price of $23.70 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -14.48. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -14.48 as of Jul. 22, 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.70 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.51. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -14.48
  • GF Value™: $26.51 vs. price of $23.70 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Capital Southwest Business Description

Other Exchanges SFW:Germany
Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
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