Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.16 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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TSX:GDV Global Dividend Growth Split Corp TSX:GDV
60 GF Score
Price C$11.51
GF Value C$13.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Global Dividend Growth Split Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Global Dividend Growth Split TSX:GDV +3.09% 60 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.16 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:GDV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of C$13.25 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Global Dividend Growth Split's current shares buyback ratio was -0.16%.

Global Dividend Growth Split Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Global Dividend Growth Split Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Dividend Growth Split's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Global Dividend Growth Split Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Global Dividend Growth Split Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -113.14 -48.22 -19.85 -0.70 0.23

Global Dividend Growth Split Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.88 -1.59 0.23 0.00 -0.16
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Global Dividend Growth Split Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Global Dividend Growth Split'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 )
=(18.336 - 18.294) / 18.336
=0.23%

Global Dividend Growth Split's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(18.294 - 18.324) / 18.294
=-0.16%

* 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 -0.16 mean?
Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.16 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Global Dividend Growth Split and its competitors.
Is Global Dividend Growth Split's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Global Dividend Growth Split's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.16. Overall, Global Dividend Growth Split has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Dividend Growth Split's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to BLK and BX?
Global Dividend Growth Split's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.16 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Asset Management 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 Global Dividend Growth Split and its competitors. Global Dividend Growth Split's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Dividend Growth Split stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$13.25, compared to a current price of C$11.51 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.16. Global Dividend Growth Split's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.16 as of Aug. 26, 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 Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Dividend Growth Split stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$11.51 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$13.25. GuruFocus considers Global Dividend Growth Split to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GDV:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.16
  • GF Value™: C$13.25 vs. price of C$11.51 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Global Dividend Growth Split Business Description

Other Exchanges GDV.PR.A.PFD:Canada
Address 181 Bay Street, Bay Wellington Tower, Suite 2930, Box 793, Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2T3
Global Dividend Growth Split Corp is a mutual fund corporation established to provide holders of Preferred Shares with fixed, cumulative, preferential quarterly cash distributions and the return of the original issue price of the Preferred Shares at maturity. It also provides holders of Class A Shares with monthly non-cumulative cash distributions and the opportunity for growth in Net Asset Value per Class A Share through exposure to the portfolio. Its portfolio is invested across Asia, Europe, and North America, including Japan, France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Canada, and the United States, with exposure to Industrials, Consumer Staples, Financials, Healthcare, Utilities, Materials, Consumer Discretionary, Energy, Information Technology, Communication Services, and Real Estate.
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