HTO (H2O America) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -22.40 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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HTO H2O America HTO
72 GF Score
Price $63.88
GF Value $57.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is H2O America Shares Buyback Ratio %?

H2O America HTO -0.09% 72 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -22.40 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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. H2O America's current shares buyback ratio was -22.40%.

H2O America Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

H2O America Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H2O America'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.

H2O America Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

H2O America 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 -5.69 -2.06 -3.96 -5.02 -7.40

H2O America Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -1.65 -3.23 -1.47 -0.87 -15.84
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H2O America Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

H2O America'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 )
=(33.629 - 36.118) / 33.629
=-7.40%

H2O America's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(36.118 - 41.840) / 36.118
=-15.84%

* 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 -22.40 mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -22.40 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 H2O America and its competitors.
Is H2O America's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
H2O America's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -22.40. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to CWT and AWR?
H2O America's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -22.40 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 H2O America and its competitors. H2O America's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -22.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.39, compared to a current price of $63.88 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -22.40. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -22.40 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.88 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.39. GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HTO:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -22.40
  • GF Value™: $57.39 vs. price of $63.88 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs

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

H2O America Business Description

Other Exchanges 76W:Germany
Address 110 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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