Upbound Group (STU:RAC) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.09 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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STU:RAC Upbound Group Inc STU:RAC
71 GF Score
Price €14.66
GF Value €24.79
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Upbound Group Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Upbound Group STU:RAC -3.29% 71 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.09 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:RAC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.79 (Significantly Undervalued). 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. Upbound Group's current shares buyback ratio was 0.09%.

Upbound Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Upbound Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Upbound 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.

Upbound Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Upbound Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Upbound Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Upbound Group Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Upbound Group'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 )
=(54.73595 - 57.935886) / 54.73595
=-5.85%

Upbound Group'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 )
=(58.348944 - 58.297156) / 58.348944
=0.09%

* 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 0.09 mean?
Upbound Group (STU:RAC) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.09 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Upbound Group and its competitors.
Is Upbound Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Upbound Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.09. Overall, Upbound Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbound Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to PD and RDVT?
Upbound Group's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.09 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 Upbound Group and its competitors. Upbound Group's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbound Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbound Group (STU:RAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.79, compared to a current price of €14.66 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.09. Upbound Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Upbound Group (STU:RAC), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.09 as of Sep. 22, 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 Upbound Group (STU:RAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbound Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.66 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.79. GuruFocus considers Upbound Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RAC:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.09
  • GF Value™: €24.79 vs. price of €14.66 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Upbound Group Business Description

Other Exchanges UPBD:USA
Address 5501 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX, USA, 75024
Upbound Group Inc., formerly Rent-A-Center Inc., is a US-based provider of consumer financial products centered on lease-to-own and related transaction models. Its Rent-A-Center segment operates lease-to-own stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, offering furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers under rental-purchase agreements. The Acima segment provides virtual and point-of-sale lease-to-own solutions through partnerships with retailers, serving consumers who lack access to traditional financing. The company also operates Brigit, a financial health app offering cash advances, credit building, and budgeting tools. Revenue comes primarily from lease and rental payments, plus fees and ancillary products, with Acima contributing the largest share. Upbound serves primarily lower- and middle-income consumers across North America, distributing through company-operated stores, e-commerce, and merchant partner channels.
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