FSV (FirstService) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.25 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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FSV FirstService Corp FSV
78 GF Score
Price $137.46
GF Value $197.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is FirstService Shares Buyback Ratio %?

FirstService FSV +4.88% 78 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.25 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $197.54 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. FirstService's current shares buyback ratio was 0.25%.

FirstService Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

FirstService Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstService'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.

FirstService Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

FirstService Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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FirstService Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FirstService Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

FirstService'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 )
=(45.269 - 45.722) / 45.269
=-1.00%

FirstService'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 )
=(45.982 - 45.342) / 45.982
=1.39%

* 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 0.25 mean?
FirstService (FSV) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.25 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on FirstService and its competitors.
Is FirstService's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
FirstService's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.25. Overall, FirstService has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstService's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
FirstService's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.25 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Real Estate 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 FirstService and its competitors. FirstService's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstService stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService (FSV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $197.54, compared to a current price of $137.46 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.25. FirstService's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 FirstService (FSV), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.25 as of Jul. 24, 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 FirstService (FSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $137.46 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $197.54. GuruFocus considers FirstService to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FSV:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.25
  • GF Value™: $197.54 vs. price of $137.46 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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

FirstService Business Description

Other Exchanges 1GIA:GermanyFSV:Canada
Address 1255 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5R 2A9
FirstService Corp is engaged in outsourcing property services. The company operates in two business divisions: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential has service contracts to manage thousands of residential communities, including high and low-rise condominiums and co-operatives. FirstService Brands generates the majority of the company's revenue and provides property services to residential and commercial customers through the following brands: California Closets; Paul Davis Restoration; CertaPro Painters, Floor Coverings International, and Pillar to Post Home Inspectors. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the United States, with the remaining revenue generated in Canada.
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