HP (Helmerich & Payne) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.50 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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HP Helmerich & Payne Inc HP
74 GF Score
Price $46.21
GF Value $39.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Helmerich & Payne Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Helmerich & Payne HP +6.03% 74 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.50 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates HP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Helmerich & Payne's current shares buyback ratio was -0.50%.

Helmerich & Payne Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Helmerich & Payne Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helmerich & Payne'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.

Helmerich & Payne Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Helmerich & Payne Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.38 2.41 5.57 0.68 -0.70

Helmerich & Payne 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 -0.02 -0.01 -0.40 -0.07 -0.02
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Helmerich & Payne Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Helmerich & Payne's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2024 )
=(98.755 - 99.447) / 98.755
=-0.70%

Helmerich & Payne'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 )
=(99.918 - 99.936) / 99.918
=-0.02%

* 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 -0.50 mean?
Helmerich & Payne (HP) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.50 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Helmerich & Payne and its competitors.
Is Helmerich & Payne's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Helmerich & Payne's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.50. Overall, Helmerich & Payne has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helmerich & Payne's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to PTEN and SDRL?
Helmerich & Payne's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.50 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Helmerich & Payne and its competitors. Helmerich & Payne's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helmerich & Payne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne (HP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.99, compared to a current price of $46.21 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.50. Helmerich & Payne's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Helmerich & Payne (HP), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.50 as of Sep. 01, 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 Helmerich & Payne (HP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helmerich & Payne stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.21 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.99. GuruFocus considers Helmerich & Payne to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HP:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.50
  • GF Value™: $39.99 vs. price of $46.21 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Helmerich & Payne Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0J4G:UKHPC:Germany
Address 222 North Detroit Avenue, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74120
Helmerich & Payne Inc provides performance-driven drilling solutions and technologies to make hydrocarbon recovery safer and more economical for oil and gas exploration and production companies. Focusing on the drilling segment, its technology services develop and commercialize solutions that improve drilling efficiency, accuracy, and wellbore quality and placement. The company operates through North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Solutions segments. The North America segment runs a technologically advanced AC drive drilling rig fleet in the U.S., with a presence in shale and unconventional basins, while the Offshore Solutions segment, operating rigs on fixed-leg and floating platforms, generates the majority of revenue.
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