JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.59 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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MEX:JOYYN JOYY Inc MEX:JOYYN
79 GF Score
Price MXN1,009.00
GF Value MXN724.13
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What is JOYY Shares Buyback Ratio %?

JOYY MEX:JOYYN 79 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.59 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:JOYYN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN724.13. The stock has 7 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. JOYY's current shares buyback ratio was 2.59%.

JOYY Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

JOYY Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JOYY'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.

JOYY Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

JOYY 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 7.88 5.44 12.59 14.47 3.98

JOYY 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 0.65 0.69 0.75 1.95 -0.79
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JOYY Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

JOYY'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 )
=(52.059 - 49.985) / 52.059
=3.98%

JOYY'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 )
=(49.985 - 50.382) / 49.985
=-0.79%

* 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 2.59 mean?
JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.59 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 JOYY and its competitors.
Is JOYY's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
JOYY's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.59. Overall, JOYY has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JOYY's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to PPLI and STUB?
JOYY's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.59 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Interactive Media 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 JOYY and its competitors. JOYY's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JOYY stock overvalued right now?
JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) has a current Shares Buyback Ratio % of 2.59. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN724.13, compared to a current price of MXN1,009.00 — trading 39.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.59. JOYY's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 JOYY (MEX:JOYYN), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 2.59 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 JOYY (MEX:JOYYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOYY stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,009.00 is trading 39.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN724.13.

Key valuation signals for MEX:JOYYN:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 2.59
  • GF Value™: MXN724.13 vs. price of MXN1,009.00 (39.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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

JOYY Business Description

Address 30 Pasir Panjang Road, No. 15-31A, Mapletree Business City, Singapore, SGP, 117440
JOYY Inc is a technology company. The Company operates several social products, including Bigo Live for live streaming, Likee for short-form videos, Hago for multiplayer social networking, an instant messaging product, and others. The Company operates through two segments: BIGO and All other. The BIGO segment consists of several social entertainment platforms, including Bigo Live, Likee, imo, and others. The All other segment consist of Hago, Shopline, and certain audio live streaming platforms.
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