JDDSF (JD Sports Fashion) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.59 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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JDDSF JD Sports Fashion PLC JDDSF
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Price $1.06
GF Value $1.90
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What is JD Sports Fashion Shares Buyback Ratio %?

JD Sports Fashion JDDSF 72 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.59 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates JDDSF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. JD Sports Fashion's current shares buyback ratio was 4.59%.

JD Sports Fashion Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

JD Sports Fashion Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion'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.

JD Sports Fashion Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

JD Sports Fashion Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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JD Sports Fashion Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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JD Sports Fashion Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

JD Sports Fashion's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2025 )
=(5158.136 - 4921.334) / 5158.136
=4.59%

JD Sports Fashion's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jul. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jan. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jul. 2025 )
=(5036.406 - 4921.334) / 5036.406
=2.28%

* 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 4.59 mean?
JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.59 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion and its competitors.
Is JD Sports Fashion's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.59. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to TJX and ROST?
JD Sports Fashion's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.59 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 JD Sports Fashion and its competitors. JD Sports Fashion's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.90, compared to a current price of $1.06 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.59. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.59 as of Aug. 31, 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 JD Sports Fashion (JDDSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.06 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.90. GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JDDSF:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.59
  • GF Value™: $1.90 vs. price of $1.06 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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

JD Sports Fashion Business Description

Address Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire, GBR, BL9 8RR
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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