RPC (RES) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.47 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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RES RPC Inc RES
82 GF Score
Price $5.93
GF Value $7.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RPC Shares Buyback Ratio %?

RPC RES +2.95% 82 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.47 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates RES with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. RPC's current shares buyback ratio was -0.47%.

RPC Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

RPC Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RPC'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.

RPC Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

RPC 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 -0.32 -0.45 0.73 0.04 -2.62

RPC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.13 0.02 0.00 -0.48 -0.01
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RPC Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

RPC'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 )
=(214.942 - 220.572) / 214.942
=-2.62%

RPC'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 )
=(221.638 - 221.657) / 221.638
=-0.01%

* 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 -0.47 mean?
RPC (RES) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.47 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on RPC and its competitors.
Is RPC's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
RPC's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.47. Overall, RPC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPC's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to VTOL and PUMP?
RPC's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.47 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 RPC and its competitors. RPC's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC (RES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.26, compared to a current price of $5.93 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.47. RPC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RPC (RES), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.47 as of Aug. 05, 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 RPC (RES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.93 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.26. GuruFocus considers RPC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RES:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.47
  • GF Value™: $7.26 vs. price of $5.93 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

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

RPC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RLD:Germany
Address 2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30329
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Its operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. The Technical Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises service lines that generate revenue based on equipment, personnel, or materials at the well site and are closely aligned with completion and production activities of the customers. The Support Services segment comprises service lines that generate revenue from services and equipment offered off the well site and are closely aligned with the customers' drilling activities.
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