TCX (Tucows) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.86 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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TCX Tucows Inc TCX
48 GF Score
Price $10.52
GF Value $20.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Tucows Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Tucows TCX -1.13% 48 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.86 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates TCX with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Tucows's current shares buyback ratio was -0.86%.

Tucows Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Tucows Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tucows'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.

Tucows Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Tucows 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 -1.27 -0.65 -0.80 -1.03 -0.87

Tucows 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 -0.28 -0.22 -0.19 -0.21 -0.24
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Tucows Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Tucows'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 )
=(11.015 - 11.111) / 11.015
=-0.87%

Tucows'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 )
=(11.134 - 11.161) / 11.134
=-0.24%

* 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 -0.86 mean?
Tucows (TCX) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.86 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Tucows and its competitors.
Is Tucows' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Tucows' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.86. Overall, Tucows has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tucows' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to AGPU and ATGL?
Tucows' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.86 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 Tucows and its competitors. Tucows's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tucows stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tucows (TCX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.82, compared to a current price of $10.52 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.86. Tucows' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Tucows (TCX), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.86 as of Sep. 01, 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 Tucows (TCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tucows stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.52 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.82. GuruFocus considers Tucows to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TCX:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.86
  • GF Value™: $20.82 vs. price of $10.52 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Tucows Business Description

Other Exchanges 0LH4:UKTC:Canada
Address 96 Mowat Avenue, Toronto, ON, CAN, M6K 3M1
Tucows Inc is a corporate parent, allocating capital and providing efficient shared services to its three businesses. The Company offers Mobile Service Enabler (MSE) solutions, as well as professional services to other retail mobile providers. The Company is also a distributor of Internet services, including domain name registration, digital certificates, and email. It provides these services through an Internet-based distribution network of Internet Service Providers, web hosting companies, and other providers of Internet services to end-users. It operates in three segments: Ting, Wavelo, and Tucows Domains. It generates the majority of its revenue from Tucows Domains. The company generates key revenue from Canada and USA.
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