CVVTF (Covestro AG) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -10.01 (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

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CVVTF Covestro AG CVVTF
65 GF Score
Price $65.10
GF Value $51.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Covestro AG Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Covestro AG CVVTF 65 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.01 as of Sep. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVVTF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Covestro AG's current shares buyback ratio was -10.01%.

Covestro AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Covestro AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covestro AG'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.

Covestro AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Covestro AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Covestro AG Quarterly Data
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Covestro AG Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Covestro AG'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 )
=(188.74033 - 207.64033) / 188.74033
=-10.01%

Covestro AG's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 )
=(188.74033 - 207.64033) / 188.74033
=-10.01%

* 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 -10.01 mean?
Covestro AG (CVVTF) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -10.01 as of Sep. 20, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Covestro AG and its competitors.
Is Covestro AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Covestro AG's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.01. Overall, Covestro AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covestro AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to LIN and SHW?
Covestro AG's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -10.01 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Chemicals 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 Covestro AG and its competitors. Covestro AG's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covestro AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covestro AG (CVVTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.52, compared to a current price of $65.10 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.01. Covestro AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Covestro AG (CVVTF), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -10.01 as of Sep. 20, 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 Covestro AG (CVVTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covestro AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $65.10 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.52. GuruFocus considers Covestro AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVVTF:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -10.01
  • GF Value™: $51.52 vs. price of $65.10 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Covestro AG Business Description

Other Exchanges COVTY:USA1COV:Germany
Address Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, DEU, 51373
Covestro AG is a player in the polymer materials field. The firm is engaged in polyurethanes and polycarbonates products. It also has a sizable speciality chemicals business that is focused on coatings and adhesives. Demand for the company's products is driven by cyclical end markets, such as automotive, construction, and furniture. The company's segment includes Performance Materials and Solutions & Specialties. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Solutions & Specialties segment. The Solutions & Specialties segment includes six business entities: Engineering Plastics; Coatings & Adhesives; Tailored Urethanes; Thermoplastic Polyurethanes; Specialty Films; and Elastomers.
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