IA (Innovative Solutions and Support) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -1.58 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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IA Innovative Solutions and Support Inc IA
94 GF Score
Price $21.50
GF Value $17.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Innovative Solutions and Support Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Innovative Solutions and Support IA +2.48% 94 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.58 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates IA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Innovative Solutions and Support's current shares buyback ratio was -1.58%.

Innovative Solutions and Support Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Innovative Solutions and Support Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Innovative Solutions and Support'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.

Innovative Solutions and Support Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Innovative Solutions and Support 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 -0.19 -0.41 -0.76 -0.32 -0.73

Innovative Solutions and Support 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 -0.37 -0.06 -0.79 -0.33 -0.39
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Innovative Solutions and Support Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Innovative Solutions and Support'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 )
=(17.503 - 17.631) / 17.503
=-0.73%

Innovative Solutions and Support'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 )
=(17.829 - 17.898) / 17.829
=-0.39%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.58 mean?
Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.58 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Innovative Solutions and Support's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.58. Overall, Innovative Solutions and Support has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative Solutions and Support's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to MRLN and SPCE?
Innovative Solutions and Support's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -1.58 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Innovative Solutions and Support and its competitors. Innovative Solutions and Support's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative Solutions and Support stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.52, compared to a current price of $21.50 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.58. Innovative Solutions and Support's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (IA), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -1.58 as of Aug. 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 Innovative Solutions and Support (IA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Solutions and Support stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.50 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.52. GuruFocus considers Innovative Solutions and Support to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IA:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -1.58
  • GF Value™: $17.52 vs. price of $21.50 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

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Innovative Solutions and Support Business Description

Other Exchanges IOE:Germany
Address 720 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA, USA, 19341
Innovative Solutions and Support Inc is a systems integrator that designs, manufactures, sells, and services air data equipment, engine display systems, standby equipment, primary flight guidance, and cockpit display systems for retrofit applications and original equipment manufacturers. The company supplies integrated Flight Management Systems, Flat Panel Display Systems, Integrated Standby Units, Positioning System receivers that enable reduced carbon footprint navigation, and an Autothrottle, which allows a pilot to automatically control the power setting of the engine and is designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance safety. It sells its products to both the OEM and the retrofit markets.
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