Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.15 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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MEX:PRGS Progress Software Corp MEX:PRGS
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Price MXN537.00
GF Value MXN949.11
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What is Progress Software Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Progress Software MEX:PRGS 50 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.15 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PRGS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN949.11 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Progress Software's current shares buyback ratio was 4.15%.

Progress Software Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Progress Software Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Progress Software'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.

Progress Software Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Progress Software Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.21 2.01 -1.25 0.99 2.36

Progress Software Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -0.18 0.45 1.33 0.62 1.81
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Progress Software Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Progress Software's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2024 )
=(43.361 - 42.336) / 43.361
=2.36%

Progress Software's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Feb. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Feb. 2026 )
=(42.075 - 41.312) / 42.075
=1.81%

* 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 4.15 mean?
Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.15 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Progress Software and its competitors.
Is Progress Software's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Progress Software's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.15. Overall, Progress Software has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Progress Software's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to PICS and NN?
Progress Software's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.15 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Software 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 Progress Software and its competitors. Progress Software's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Progress Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN949.11, compared to a current price of MXN537.00 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.15. Progress Software's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Progress Software (MEX:PRGS), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.15 as of Aug. 17, 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 Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN537.00 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN949.11. GuruFocus considers Progress Software to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PRGS:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.15
  • GF Value™: MXN949.11 vs. price of MXN537.00 (43.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Progress Software Business Description

Other Exchanges PRGS:USAPGR:Germany
Address 15 Wayside Road, Suite 400, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
Progress Software Corp provides software products that enable customers to develop, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications and digital experiences. The Company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific through subsidiaries and distributors, generating a majority of its revenue from the United States. Its product portfolio includes Progress Agentic RAG, Automate MFT, Chef, Corticon, DataDirect, Developer Tools, Flowmon, Kemp LoadMaster, MarkLogic, MOVEit, OpenEdge, Semaphore, ShareFile, Sitefinity, and WhatsUp Gold, offering solutions for application development, data connectivity, DevOps automation, managed file transfer, network security, and digital experience. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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