SYM (Symbotic) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -16.94 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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SYM Symbotic Inc SYM
85 GF Score
Price $40.41
GF Value $44.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symbotic Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Symbotic SYM +0.95% 85 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -16.94 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SYM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.88 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Symbotic's current shares buyback ratio was -16.94%.

Symbotic Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Symbotic Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symbotic'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.

Symbotic Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Symbotic Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -13.93 -42.26 -27.49 -7.59

Symbotic 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 -1.73 -2.16 -9.40 -3.08 -1.51
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Symbotic Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Symbotic's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2024 )
=(104.689 - 112.636) / 104.689
=-7.59%

Symbotic'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 )
=(127.016 - 128.932) / 127.016
=-1.51%

* 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 -16.94 mean?
Symbotic (SYM) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -16.94 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Symbotic and its competitors.
Is Symbotic's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Symbotic's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -16.94. Overall, Symbotic has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symbotic's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to CSW and FELE?
Symbotic's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -16.94 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Symbotic and its competitors. Symbotic's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -16.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symbotic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symbotic (SYM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.88, compared to a current price of $40.41 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -16.94. Symbotic's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Symbotic (SYM), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -16.94 as of Aug. 25, 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 Symbotic (SYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symbotic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.41 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.88. GuruFocus considers Symbotic to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SYM:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -16.94
  • GF Value™: $44.88 vs. price of $40.41 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Symbotic Business Description

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Address 200 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
Symbotic Inc. is an automation technology company that develops solutions to improve operating efficiencies in modern warehouses. The group designs, commercializes, and deploys end-to-end technology systems that significantly enhance supply chain operations. The company automates the processing of pallets, cases, and individual items within warehouse environments. Its systems strengthen operations at the front end of the supply chain and provide benefits to all supply partners downstream. The company operates in two geographical regions: the United States and international markets, with the majority of its revenue generated in the United States.
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