Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.84 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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FRA:BUOB Bang & Olufsen AS FRA:BUOB
67 GF Score
Price €1.30
GF Value €1.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bang & Olufsen AS Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Bang & Olufsen AS FRA:BUOB +0.94% 67 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.84 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BUOB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current shares buyback ratio was 0.84%.

Bang & Olufsen AS Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Bang & Olufsen AS Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.

Bang & Olufsen AS Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Bang & Olufsen AS Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 -0.22 -1.02 -19.31 1.22

Bang & Olufsen AS Quarterly Data
Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Nov25
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Bang & Olufsen AS Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Bang & Olufsen AS's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2025 )
=(144.36332 - 142.607006) / 144.36332
=1.22%

Bang & Olufsen AS's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2025 )
=(144.36332 - 143.145004) / 144.36332
=0.84%

* 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 0.84 mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.84 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.84. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to AAPL?
Bang & Olufsen AS's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.84 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Hardware 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 Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.05, compared to a current price of €1.30 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.84. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.84 as of Sep. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.30 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.05. GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BUOB:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.84
  • GF Value™: €1.05 vs. price of €1.30 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
67GF Score

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