ELMTY (Elementis) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.87 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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ELMTY Elementis PLC ELMTY
71 GF Score
Price $7.46
GF Value $5.75
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What is Elementis Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Elementis ELMTY -7.99% 71 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.87 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.75. The stock has 5 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. Elementis's current shares buyback ratio was 2.87%.

Elementis Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Elementis Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elementis'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.

Elementis Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Elementis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.11 -0.40 -0.70 -0.37 3.52

Elementis Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 -0.22 -0.15 0.40 3.14 -0.28
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Elementis Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Elementis'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 )
=(147.496 - 142.301) / 147.496
=3.52%

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

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(142.301 - 142.696) / 142.301
=-0.28%

* 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 2.87 mean?
Elementis (ELMTY) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.87 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Elementis and its competitors.
Is Elementis' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Elementis' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.87. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to LIN and SHW?
Elementis' Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.87 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 Elementis and its competitors. Elementis's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Elementis (ELMTY) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.87. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.75, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.87. Elementis' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.87 as of Aug. 14, 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.75.

Key valuation signals for ELMTY:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.87
  • GF Value™: $5.75 vs. price of $7.46 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Elementis Business Description

Address 51-53 Hatton Garden, The Bindery, 5th Floor, London, GBR, EC1N 8HN
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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