MASS (908 Devices) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -5.55 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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MASS 908 Devices Inc MASS
72 GF Score
Price $10.00
GF Value $7.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is 908 Devices Shares Buyback Ratio %?

908 Devices MASS -0.78% 72 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -5.55 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates MASS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.02 (Significantly 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. 908 Devices's current shares buyback ratio was -5.55%.

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908 Devices Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 908 Devices'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.

908 Devices Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

908 Devices Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -13.95 -2.52 -2.07 -7.93 -3.49

908 Devices Quarterly Data
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908 Devices Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

908 Devices'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 )
=(35.098 - 36.322) / 35.098
=-3.49%

908 Devices'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 )
=(37.414 - 38.059) / 37.414
=-1.72%

* 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 -5.55 mean?
908 Devices (MASS) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -5.55 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on 908 Devices and its competitors.
Is 908 Devices' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
908 Devices' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -5.55. Overall, 908 Devices has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 908 Devices' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to ELMD and SGHT?
908 Devices' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -5.55 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 908 Devices and its competitors. 908 Devices's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 908 Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 908 Devices (MASS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.02, compared to a current price of $10.00 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -5.55. 908 Devices' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 908 Devices (MASS), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -5.55 as of Aug. 16, 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 908 Devices (MASS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 908 Devices stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.00 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.02. GuruFocus considers 908 Devices to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MASS:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -5.55
  • GF Value™: $7.02 vs. price of $10.00 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs

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

908 Devices Business Description

Address 44 3rd Avenue, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
908 Devices Inc develops a suite of purpose-built handheld devices for point-of-need chemical analysis. Leveraging mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, analytics and machine learning technologies, the company makes devices that are smaller and more accessible than conventional laboratory instruments. Its devices, including MX908, ThreatID, XplorIR and VipIR, are used to analyze unknown materials and provide actionable answers in health, safety and defense technology applications, addressing the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure and security threats. The company reimagines mass spectrometry technology by developing smaller, lower-cost and simpler-to-operate devices compared to conventional instruments, and generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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