SkyWest (FRA:SY2) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 3.56 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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FRA:SY2 SkyWest Inc FRA:SY2
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Price €81.60
GF Value €94.66
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What is SkyWest Shares Buyback Ratio %?

SkyWest FRA:SY2 +1.07% 90 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.56 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY2 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.66. The stock has 3 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. SkyWest's current shares buyback ratio was 3.56%.

SkyWest Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

SkyWest Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SkyWest'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.

SkyWest Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

SkyWest 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 -0.40 -0.43 20.50 -0.26 1.13

SkyWest Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 0.47 0.57 0.67 0.28 2.08
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SkyWest Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

SkyWest'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 )
=(40.328 - 39.871) / 40.328
=1.13%

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

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(39.761 - 38.934) / 39.761
=2.08%

* 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 3.56 mean?
SkyWest (FRA:SY2) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 3.56 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on SkyWest and its competitors.
Is SkyWest's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
SkyWest's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.56. Overall, SkyWest has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWest's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to ALK and CPA?
SkyWest's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 3.56 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Transportation 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 SkyWest and its competitors. SkyWest's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWest stock overvalued right now?
SkyWest (FRA:SY2) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of 3.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.66, compared to a current price of €81.60 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.56. SkyWest's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 SkyWest (FRA:SY2), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 3.56 as of Sep. 11, 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 SkyWest (FRA:SY2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €81.60 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €94.66.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY2:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 3.56
  • GF Value™: €94.66 vs. price of €81.60 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SkyWest Business Description

Other Exchanges SKYW:USA1SKYW:Italy
Address 444 South River Road, St. George, UT, USA, 84790
SkyWest Inc offers commercial air services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Additionally, it leases aircraft to capable users to help generate revenue. SkyWest generally provides regional flights and utilizes smaller, lower-cost aircraft to carry passengers who book tickets through partner airlines. It partners with carriers to fly and operate aircraft for a fee and may use the carriers' brands and ground support to coordinate marketing and transport passengers. The company has two reportable segments: SkyWest Airlines and SWC, which generate maximum revenue, and SkyWest Leasing activities.
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