LAES (SEALSQ) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -90.10 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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LAES SEALSQ Corp LAES
41 GF Score
Price $2.53
GF Value $0.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SEALSQ Shares Buyback Ratio %?

SEALSQ LAES +2.01% 41 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -90.10 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LAES with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. SEALSQ's current shares buyback ratio was -90.10%.

SEALSQ Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

SEALSQ Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SEALSQ'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.

SEALSQ Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

SEALSQ Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -88.28 -499.16 -90.10

SEALSQ Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -88.28 -43.00 -318.99 -23.33 -54.13
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SEALSQ Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

SEALSQ'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 )
=(101.539 - 193.025) / 101.539
=-90.10%

SEALSQ's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )
=(125.232 - 193.025) / 125.232
=-54.13%

* 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 -90.10 mean?
SEALSQ (LAES) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -90.10 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on SEALSQ and its competitors.
Is SEALSQ's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
SEALSQ's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -90.10. Overall, SEALSQ has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEALSQ's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to NVEC and INDI?
SEALSQ's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -90.10 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Semiconductors 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 SEALSQ and its competitors. SEALSQ's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -90.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEALSQ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ (LAES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $2.53 — trading 622.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -90.10. SEALSQ's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 SEALSQ (LAES), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -90.10 as of Aug. 26, 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 SEALSQ (LAES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.53 is trading 622.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35. GuruFocus considers SEALSQ to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LAES:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -90.10
  • GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $2.53 (622.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

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

SEALSQ Business Description

Other Exchanges 8OE:Germany
Address Avenue Louis-Casai 58, Cointrin, CHE, 1216
SEALSQ Corp develops certified secure microcontrollers and implements post-quantum cryptography. The company develops solutions including post-quantum microchips and devices that can be used in a variety of applications, from multi-factor authentication, home automation, and IT network infrastructure to automotive, industrial automation, and control systems. The company's vaultIC range offers a set of ready-to-use secure elements designed to implement embedded security for any kind of device with fast time-to-market and high flexibility. The company's products include VaultIC155, VaultIV18x, VaultIC292, and VaultIC40x. The company generates a majority of its revenue from North America, while it also has its presence in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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