Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.29 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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NAM:CGP Capricorn Group Ltd NAM:CGP
68 GF Score
Price R28.46
GF Value R24.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Capricorn Group Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Capricorn Group NAM:CGP +0.11% 68 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAM:CGP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R24.45 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Capricorn Group's current shares buyback ratio was -0.29%.

Capricorn Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Capricorn Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capricorn Group'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.

Capricorn Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Capricorn Group Annual Data
Trend Jun12 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.12 0.89 -0.08 0.10

Capricorn Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun12 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 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 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 0.05 -0.12 -0.15 0.25 -0.54
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Capricorn Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Capricorn Group's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2024 )
=(506.329 - 505.822) / 506.329
=0.10%

Capricorn Group'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 )
=(505.822 - 508.534) / 505.822
=-0.54%

* 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 -0.29 mean?
Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.29 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 Capricorn Group and its competitors.
Is Capricorn Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Capricorn Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29. Overall, Capricorn Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to PNC and USB?
Capricorn Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.29 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Banks 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 Capricorn Group and its competitors. Capricorn Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R24.45, compared to a current price of R28.46 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29. Capricorn Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.29 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 Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R28.46 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R24.45. GuruFocus considers Capricorn Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:CGP:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.29
  • GF Value™: R24.45 vs. price of R28.46 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Capricorn Group Business Description

Address Kasino Street, Capricorn Group Building, P.O.Box 15, 6th floor, Windhoek, NAM
Capricorn Group Ltd is a Namibia-based financial services group. It operates as an investment holding company with interests in banking, insurance, asset management, and microlending. The banking operation is the company's two operating segments, which include banking activities in Namibia and Botswana, as well as term lending and related activities in Namibia. Other components include property development, asset management, and unit trust management. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its banking operations in Namibia.
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